Jeanne Louella Lognion Romero, age 90, passed away peacefully at her home in Welsh on Thursday, December 21, 2017. She was born on December 23, 1926 to Philibert and Eva (Trahan) Lognion. She was a graduate of Welsh High School and studied sociology at Southwestern Louisiana Institute in Lafayette. She married Rolland Romero, a two-time Olympic athlete from Welsh, on June 16, 1949. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas and the altar society for her church. Louella enjoyed shopping, traveling, and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her sons, Don Romero and David “Scotty” (Candace) Romero; her three step-daughters, Jeannine Richard, Gaynell Vera, and Mary Frances (David) VanWinkle; two granddaughters, Toni and Emilie Romero; 16 step-grandchildren; 35 step-great grandchildren; and 24 step- great great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Rolland Lee Romero; her son, Anthony “Tony” Wade Romero; her stepson Rolland Frederick Romero; sister, Lula Smith.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday December 27, 2017 from 4-9pm at Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh with a rosary to be prayed at 6pm and will resume Thursday at 9am until time of service. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday December 28, 2017 at 12pm at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Welsh, burial will follow at Andrus Cove Cemetery. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.HixsonFuneralHomes.com
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