Shirley Kennedy Doucet

Shirley Kennedy Doucet passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 16, 2026. She was born on March 1, 1950, in New Orleans to Clyde Wayne and Audrey Mae Kennedy.

Shirley was the beloved wife to George Thomas Doucet Sr. “Tommy” for 58 years; mother of her three children: Melanie Doucet, Shelley Doucet Ramirez (Carlos), George Thomas Doucet Jr.; Godmother to Laurie Canady Williford.

Shirley’s legacy will live on through her siblings, Genevieve Ford and Donald Wayne Kennedy Sr.; loving grandmother to Destiny Greene (Robert), Alexis Ramirez Diamond (Aaron), Abbey Ramirez (Tomas Chavero Jr.), Jordan Doucet, Macy Doucet, Audrey Ramirez (Joel Melendez), Ali Doucet, Victoria Marsalis; great-grandmother to Athena Maeve Greene and Adella Colleen Ramirez Diamond.

She was welcomed into heaven by her parents; siblings Virginia “Ginger” Kennedy, Robert P. Kennedy, Carol Emfinger, and Mary Evelyn Cognevich.

Shirley worked many jobs, including Winn Dixie and Walmart for over 20 years, and as a caretaker for 8 years. Some of her hobbies were fishing, bowling, sewing, music, cooking, bingo, reading, watching movies, and taking care of her family.

She enjoyed spending time with her family and making many memories together. Those who knew her remember her beauty, warmth, classy style, and caring heart. She loved all, especially her 8 granddaughters; they were her pride and joy.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Visitation on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A Mass to follow in the chapel at Mothe Funeral Home, located at 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA 70072. Burial will be at Restlawn Park Cemetery, located at Highway 90, Avondale, LA 70094.