Jacqueline Jackie Richert Self

Jacqueline “Jackie” Richert Self, Age 84 of Lake Charles, was entrusted to God’s loving care on January 30, 2015. She was surrounded by the love of her husband and six children. Jackie was born in Jennings, LA to Albert W. Richert and Barbara Conlon Richert. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church where she sang in the choir. She was a charter member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Jackie studied music at McNeese State University where she sang in some of the earliest performances of the Lake Charles Messiah Chorus. Jackie was a founding and lifetime member of the OWW.

Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 66 years; James Leland Self, daughters; Linda Husers (Denis), Paula Michalko (Paul), Barbara Brashear (Bobby), sons; Randy Self (Carolyn), Richert Self (Catherine), Robby Self (Beth), all of Lake Charles.

20 Grandchildren: Todd, Ashley, Jennifer, Faye, Becky, Boyd, Emily, Brett, Jordan, Landan, Conlon, Bonnie, Adam, Caroline, James-David, Hunter, Anne Marie, Elizabeth, Gracie, and Jolie’.

25 Great Grandchildren: Andre’, Ame’lie, Jacques, Luke, Andrew, Elisabeth, Hudson, Harrison, Emma, Abbey, Lilly, Mary Jane, Julian, Brennan, Bailey, Tristan, Drake, Fisher, Bella, Edie, Grady, Charlie, Kinley, Kayleigh, and Madeline.

In addition to her parents, Jackie was preceded in death by her ten siblings.

Visitation will commence at Hixson Funeral Home in Lake Charles on Sunday, February 1, 2015 from 2:00 pm until 7:00 pm. The scripture service and rosary will be led by Deacon Glen Viau at 4:00 pm Sunday. The visitation will continue at the funeral home on Monday at 10:00 am until 1:30 pm procession time. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church Monday at 2:00 pm. Reverend John Huckaby and Msgr. James Gaddy will concelebrate. Committal will follow at Consolata Cemetery in Lake Charles.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes memorial donations be made to Our Lady Queen of Heaven Youth House Building Fund.

Special thanks to Dr. Gerry Hebert and Adele, Suzette and Cora and the entire staff of 6 Tower at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. Also, caregivers Tracy and Karessa and the staff at Grand Cove.

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