“But God will redeem my life from the grave; He will surely take me to Himself.”
Psalm 49:15 Barbara “Bobbie” Jean Loupe Laurent, 77, a native and resident of New Roads, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Bobbie worked at J.C. Roberts bulk plant for many years and retired from the Pointe Coupee Parish Clerk of Court after 35 dedicated years. Bobbie had a deep faith in God and was involved in a number of religious and charitable committees and organizations, including St. Mary’s Altar Society, St. Mary’s Bereavement Committee, and the Janell LaCombe Cancer Survivor Luncheon. She was a weekly adorer of the Adoration Chapel and helped with the shut-in masses. She also enjoyed spending time with friends playing Pokeno, Bunko, and Kings over Aces and having lunch together. She loved her children and grandchildren dearly and deeply, but her greatest joy came from spending time with her great-grandchildren. Some of the many words used to described her were selfless, devoted, generous, wise, loving, funny, strong, and kind. She had a joyous spirit and a giving heart. Bobbie is survived by her husband Gerald “Jerry” Laurent; her children, Troy Laurent and wife Tonya, and Tess Jarreau and husband Nathan; grandchildren, Tanner Jarreau and wife Hanna, Tyler Rockforte and husband Brock, Trenton Laurent and girlfriend Hailey, Bailey Glaser and husband Abram, and Owen Jarreau and fiancée Emily: great-grandchildren, Demi, Sophie, Ellie, Rhett, Mac, and Cecilia Jean; sister Lynn Amond; brothers, Dr. Jack Loupe and wife Gayle, and Dr. John Loupe and wife Joel; brothers-in-law, Arthur “Junior” Laurent and wife Gail, and Al LaPorte; sisters-in-law Cindy Laurent-Conner and Lillian Loupe; and numerous nieces and nephews. Bobbie is preceded in death by her parents Joseph “Jack” and Viola “Madam Jack” Loupe; brothers Joseph “Beau” and Robert Loupe; sister Viola LaPorte; father-in-law and mother- in-law Arthur “Kidd” and Josephine Laurent, brothers-in-law Wilfred Laurent, Alfred Laurent, Billy Pat Laurent, and Wesley “Pap” Amond; sisters-in law Betty “Tee” Jarreau and Margaret Laurent. Pallbearers will be Tanner Jarreau, Trenton Laurent, Owen Jarreau, Brock Rockforte, Abram Glaser, and Rob Amond. Honorary pallbearers will be Sharon “Tootie” Amond, Arthur “Junior” Laurent, Jim Jarreau, Johnny Jarreau, Jody Jarreau, Mike Loupe, Damian Glaser, Manuel Esparza Ruiz, Brad Currier, and James Serio.Visitation will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Hall in New Roads on Friday, January 17 from 10:00 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial in the church at 12:00 p.m.. In lieu of flowers, we kindly ask that donations be made to one of the four funds created to sustain the goals of the Pointe Coupee Health Services Foundation at Donate — Pointe Coupee Homebound Health and Hospice in memory of Bobbie Laurent. The family would like to extend a special heartfelt thank you to Samantha George and Pointe Coupee General Hospital, Home Health, and Hospice. It would be impossible to name all of the wonderful staff members that went out of their way to support and help during our troublesome times.
