Katherine Weldon Jean

Alpha: June 22, 1927                                                    Omega: April 5, 2024

"A Celebration of Life"

Born Katherine Weldon in Lake Charles, Louisiana to the late Timothy and Katherine Jones Weldon of Lake Charles, Louisiana. To this union were born two children, Betty Lou Jean Sims and Walter Burnell Jean (Mordessa). Also left to mourn her are grandchildren Kimberly Singleton of Lake Charles, Nekiea Singleton of Lake Charles and Dr. Christopher Edgar Lavan (Jessica) of Providence, Rhode Island.

Also left to mourn are her great- grandchildren Alexus Lige, Armani Lige, Collin South and Nia Perry, Also left to cherish her life are her sister Joyce Weldon Reed of Lake Charles and brother John Lewis Weldon of Shreveport.

Her loving family include (brother) Anthony Weldon (Constance) of Lake Charles, (brother) Peter Weldon (Willie Mae) of Sulphur, (sisters) Etta Theresa Weldon Chaplin (Robert) of West Virginia, Jacqulyn Weldon Blackman (Leonard) of Shreveport, Louisiana. She was blessed with four great-grandchildren, three step-great grandchildren, two step- great great grandchildren, one step-great great child, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Her loving family include God-sons Ronald Guidry of Lake Charles and Cleveland Gallien, Jr. of Spring, Texas.

She was married to her loving husband Edgar Jean for 64 years. They enjoyed traveling extensively. They were often seen enjoying walking the Prien Lake Mall hand-in-hand for many years.

Katherine was a founding member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church where she served faithfully as Vacation Bible School Director for some 50 years, choir member, church historian, clerk and secretary. She was a founding member of the Scholarship Committee, Women's Missionary Union and youth counselor. She was given the "Mother of the Church
Award" in 2019.

She enjoyed membership in several community organizations. She was a member of Lake Charles Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc for some 62 years. She enjoyed active membership in The Lake Charles Chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. She was the recipient of the President's Legacy Award. She had previously held memberships in Al Kadr Court #143 Daughters of Isis and the Mayor's Commission on Women.

Katherine graduated from McNeese State University in 1961 with a Bachelor of Education Degree, in 1965 with a Master of Education Degree and earned plus 30 graduate hours of study. She retired from Calcasieu Parish School System after 25 years of employment as a classroom teacher.

Katherine's Favorite Faith Scripture:

"God is Good All The Time and All The Time God is Good"