Joan Louise Crockett Doucet, of Lake Charles, La., gained her angel wings on Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, at MD Anderson Cancer Hospital in Houston, Texas, and is flying free of all earthly limitations.
She was born on Dec. 4, 1949, in Bethesda, Md., to John Louis and Margaret Hoshall Crockett and resided in Lake Charles, with her husband of 54 years, Clophas John “C.J.” Doucet. Together they raised their children and supported Boy Scout Troop 3208 through the Catholic Committee on Scouting/Camp Fire within the Diocese of Lake Charles. She was bestowed the honors of the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Medal, the Bronze Pelican Award, the St. George Emblem, and the Scouting Scroll of Honor for her service. She was a Walmart Department Manager for over 20 years.
Continuing her memory will be her husband; brother, Duane David Crockett and wife Mary from San Antonio, Texas; daughter, Della Doucet and fiancé Marc Bergeron of Iowa, La.; son, David Doucet II of Cypress, Texas; grandchildren, Devin Pearce, Collin Doucet and Kara Doucet; adored sister-in-love, Doyline Savoy; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Sharon Lee Crockett Guidry and Ann Janeen Crockett Guidry; nephew, Aaron James Guidry; and daughter-in-law, Deborah Planchard Doucet.
Services will be held on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, at 11 a.m. at Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Deacon Ray Menard will officiate. Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery in Lake Charles, La. A gathering of family members and friends will be at the funeral home on Saturday from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. with a Rosary at 6 p.m. Visitation will continue on Sunday from 10 a.m. until the start of the service.
The family requests those who wish to express sympathy to please consider donating to The National Genealogical Society www.ngsgenealogy.org/donate, MD Anderson Cancer Research Center 2022 Remember a Loved One: Ms. Della Doucet – MD Anderson Cancer Center (convio.net), or your favorite charity.
Words of comfort to the family may be expressed at www.johnsonfuneralhome.net.