Janice Gros

Janice Gros passed peacefully into her Lord’s loving arms on January 21, 2021 at the age of 86 (39 yo) due to COVID-19 complications. She was preceded in death by her husband, Camile “Boutzy” Gros, Jr., her high school sweetheart, whom she loved every day since. She was also preceded in death by her son, Dexter Gros and her daughter-in-law, Laurachel Gros. She was the daughter of Jane Bellanger and Gustave Rome; sister of Ernest Rome, Dorothy “Sue” Toncrey, Carroll Rome, Sr., baby Gertrude Rome, Rosemary Smith and Eloise Vanney, all deceased. She is survived by her sister, Alberta Wellmeyer (Edward), her sister-in-law, Aradine Rome; daughter, Diane “Dee” Caskey (Don); son, Dennis Gros; grandchildren, Melissa Bohn (Chad), Melissa Poole, Erin Caskey (Rodney), Annabeth Poole and Matthew Gros. Adored by her great-grandchildren, whom they affectionately called “Great” are Nicholas Keyes (Michelle), Hilary Smith (David), Alexis, Kayla and Ashton Coomes, Aedan Pereira and Riley Gros. She leaves behind many cousins, nieces and nephews, whom she loved and prayed for each day. Being the fun and loving person she was, she never passed up a chance for family gatherings, parades, football games and concerts in her younger years. Janice also traveled to Singapore and on pilgrimages to Rome, Assisi and Medugorje. Janice was a faithful parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Gretna and had a deep devotion to St. Joseph and saying the Rosary. She said that she found strength and peace in her Catholic Faith. She was a past recipient of the St. Louis Medallion, Outstanding Senior Citizen Award and Adult Moderator for St. Joseph CYO. She was a member of the St. Joseph Women’s Club and participated yearly in the St. Joseph Altar. She also held many offices in the Davey Crockett Ladies Auxiliary. Janice’s wishes include that everyone should be safe and take care of each other. The family would like to honor her wishes and understand if you cannot attend her services due to health concerns. All attendees will be required to socially distance and wear their masks in accordance with COVID-19 mandates. In lieu of flowers, it is requested that donations be made to either to St. Jude’s Children Hospital or St. Joseph, Gretna Building Fund. Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 610 6th Street, Gretna, LA on Thursday, January 28, 2021 from 8:30AM until 10AM. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Thursday at 10AM. Interment will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA. MOTHE FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends may offer condolences at mothefunerals.com.