JoAnn Rita Wilson

JoAnn Rita Wilson passed away after a short illness surround by her family on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at the age of 83. Daughter of the late Governor Woodrow Wilson and the late Anita Wattigney Wilson. Devoted mother of Nina Webre (Dale), Mark Bergeron (Yvette), Scott Bergeron (Teddi), and Jeffrey Bergeron (late Danielle). Sister of Francis Wilson and the late Woodrow Wilson. Loving Grandmother of Cassie Gerrets (Jeremy), Patrick Webre (Erin), Vincent Bergeron (Mallory), Anna Bergeron, Kaylee Stubbs (Brennan), Collin Bergeron (Whitney), Shelby Bergeron, Austin Bergeron, and Blake Bergeron. Adoring Great Grandmother of Cooper, Walker, Tanner, Harvey, Willa Jo, Ava, Dean, and Lucy. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews, along with many close friends, especially Julie Michell and Gloria Kenney.

She touched so many people with her caring and loving personality. Her greatest accomplishment and joy were her family. She loved her family; they were her world. The most loving Mom and Meme, she will never be forgotten. She was a native of Algiers and a resident of Belle Chasse for the past 20 years. She retired from Farm Bureau after 20 years of service. She was past president of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 218. She enjoyed Bunco, going to the casino, and spending time with her friends.

We want to give special thanks to the nurses and staff at Ochsner Westbank ICU, along with Hospice Care, for the love and support you showed our family during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Fishing for Charities, Inc. (fishing4charities.com) in her memory. Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 8968 LA-23, Belle Chasse, LA on Monday, December 1st from 9:00-11:00am, followed by a mass. Interment will be at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA.