Eula "Maw Maw June" Lejeune

Eula Lejeune, affectionately known as Maw-Maw June, was called to eternal rest on October 26, 2025. In her 99 years she exemplified a deep devotion to her Catholic faith and her family.

Born December 13, 1925 to Miguel and Doris Duhon of Basile, Eula grew up with her seven brothers and sisters working on the farm. She often spoke of the hard work of her father and generosity of her mother, stories of sharing everything from equipment and produce to freshly baked bread and cookies with the neighborhood children. On January 13th 1944 she married Willard Lejeune of Iota. Shortly after their marriage he was deployed to Monterey, California where Eula joined him and earned the nickname "Frenchy" for sharing her Cajun culture through her cooking. Willard and Eula eventually settled in Gillis farming and raising their five children. She passed on many stories and lessons like favorite Cajun French sayings and how to cook the best roast and rice-n-gravy, but most importantly she taught her family to pray without ceasing. Whether it was as small as a spelling test or as big as life-altering discernment, there was no substitute for the power of prayer. She sent prayers daily to her children, grandchildren, neighbors, and fellow parishioners and had a strong devotion to the Rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet.

She is survived by her children Ray (Priscilla) Lejeune, Linda (Tony) Sonnier, JoAnn Guillory, Phyllis (Anthony) Lane, and Janet (Don) St.Cyr, 10 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, seven siblings and their spouses.

A Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM at St. Theodore's Catholic Church in Moss Bluff with Father Guilbeau officiating. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM with a Celebration of Life at 6:00 PM and a Rosary at 6:30 PM. Eula will be laid to rest Following the Funeral Mass at Old Ritchie Cemetery in Moss Bluff. Her Grandsons and great-grandsons serving as pallbearers will be Brian Lejeune, Kenny Lejeune, Tyler Lejeune, Brandon Lane, Brad Sonnier, Brent Sonnier, Andrew Sonnier, and Harrison Dalme.

The family would like to acknowledge the exceptionally compassionate care she received from her sitters Gerre and Roxanne.