Jacqueline Southard St. Romain

Jacqueline St. Romain, 79, passed away on Wednesday, May 14th surrounded by her family after a short, but courageous battle, with an illness.  Family and friends knew her as “Jackie” or “Gigi” and she will be sorely missed by the many lives she touched.  Jackie was a talented hairstylist, known not only for her skills but also for her warm smile and the ability to brighten the days of her clients and friends.  She was an artist at heart who found immense joy in crafting beautiful jewelry and wreaths that reflected her vibrant spirit and meticulous eye for detail.

She was a native of New Orleans, and a resident of Mandeville, at the time of her death.  For many years she lived in Avondale, LA, with her husband of 50+ years Michael St. Romain and their children Kenneth and Kathleen, where she was an active member of the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary Council 6369.  After moving to Mandeville, she became a regular at the Mandeville Community Center where she enjoyed spending time with her many friends including two of her best friends, Ms. Rose and Ms. Carol.

She was a great mom and grandmother who was active in her kids' and grandkids’ lives.  She was a Den/Troop mother to Kenneth and Kathleen with the Boy and Girl Scouts, a swimmer's sports Mom to Kenneth and a Dance Mom to Kathleen, and a regular attendee at any event that included her granddaughter Amanda or her great granddaughters Ava and Alexis.

She loved traveling, enjoying cruises, trips to the mountains, and of course, Disney World, which was the primary vacation spot while the kids were growing up.  You could often find her camping with family and friends on the weekends during the summer.

Jackie is preceded in death by her husband Michael St. Romain, her parents Eli “Buddy” and Shirley Williams, her brother Jeffery Williams and Sister Judy Moser.  She is survived by her son Kenneth St. Romain & Partner Thomas Cooper, daughter Kathleen Martinell & husband Brian, sister Joel St. Romain and husband Dale, granddaughter Amanda Martinell, and great granddaughters Ava and Alexis Calamari.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Jackie’s life and the many hearts she touched at Serenity Funeral Home in Covington, LA on Wednesday, May 28th at 11:00 AM with Gathering beginning at 10:00 AM.  No gravesite services.  Jackie celebrated life and would not want us to mourn her passing but rather celebrate the life she lived.  To honor her memory, you’re encouraged to wear your brightest outfit to the service.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in her honor to St. Tammany Hospice, 101 Ashland Way, Suite 2, Madisonville LA 70447, or to the Mandeville Community Center.

After services, the family will celebrate Jackie's life at the Mandeville Community Center, 3090 E. Causeway Approach, Mandeville, La. from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Arrangements are entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home of Covington, La.

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