Janis "Gaye" Jacobson Billman

NEW IBERIA – Janis “Gaye” Jacobson Billman, age 82, died peacefully on Thursday, May 6, 2021. She was born on February 11, 1939 in Fargo, North Dakota and was the only daughter of Arthur and Vee Jacobson.

Janis, better known as “Gaye”, was a devoted wife and mother who; as the daughter of a National Park Ranger; loved to share the stories of her incredible adventures growing up in Yellowstone National Park. She will be truly and deeply missed by all those who knew and loved her.

Gaye is survived by her husband, Wesley Rayman Billman; daughter, Alicia Billman Kraemer; son, US Army Major Rayman Henry Billman; grandchildren, Ashlea Dupre, Amber Couch, Olivia Goodwin, Claire Redfield, Simon Billman, Aden Powers, and Greenlee Billman; and numerous great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

To view the on-line obituary and sign the guest register, please visit www.evangelinefuneralhome.com.

Evangeline Funeral Home of New Iberia is in charge of arrangements.