Genevieve Motte

January 31, 1927 - March 10, 2020

Welsh ~ Genevieve Motte, born in Ardoin Cove on January 31, 1927, daughter of the late Eldridge and Elvina Bourgeois Ardoin, passed away in a local care facility on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at the age of 93. Genevieve attended St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. She enjoyed painting, crocheting, mowing her grass and tending to her plants. Genevieve is survived by her son, Dana Matte (Diana); daughter, Betty Motte Olmsted (Earl) and daughter-in-law, Joan Matte; 9 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Etienne Motte; sons, Roger and David Matte; siblings; great-grandchildren, Faith Guidry; Charlie; Eli Matte; Blake Gotreaux. Memorial services are Friday, March 13, 2020 at 5 p.m. in First Baptist Church of Welsh. Pastor Pat Deshotel and Rev. Alan Trouille will officiate. Gathering of friends will begin at 4 p.m. in First Baptist Church in Welsh. Burial will follow in Ardoin Cove Cemetery at a later date. Cremation has been entrusted to Johnson & Brown Funeral Home of Iowa.