Janice Raiford Deroche

Janice Raiford Deroche passed away peacefully on September 6, 2020 at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late Ray Deroche. Mother of Tim DeRoche. Grandmother of Brandy Ledet (Paul) and Michael Deroche. Great-grandmother of Savannah, Logan and an expectant great-grandson. Sister of Albert Raiford Jr. and Connie Raiford. Daughter of the late Albert J. Raiford, Sr. and Ollie Mae Dubreuil Raiford. Aunt of Callie Stilts, Carla Starling and Cristi Martinez. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Janice worked as a switchboard operator and receptionist for Gulf Fleet Marine and later for West Jefferson Medical Center. She loved spending time with family and friends and will be sadly missed.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital ( www.stjude.org ).

Visitation will be held at Mothe Funeral Home, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA on Friday, September 11, 2020 from 11am to 1:30pm. Services will follow in the funeral home chapel. Interment Westlawn Memorial Park.

For those attending, please remember to wear your mask and practice distancing.

Family and friends are encouraged to share condolences, memories and stories by visiting www.mothefunerals.com .