E. Jeanne B. Fabacher

Eulalie Jeanne Bechac Fabacher, born December 27, 1930, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2020. Jeanne was the beloved wife of 60 years of the late Francis X. Fabacher, Jr, mother of the late Kenneth F. Fabacher, and grandmother of “her kids” Kenneth F. Fabacher, Jr., Nicole Azelie Fabacher, and Jeffrey Michael Verret Fabacher (Rebecca Fabacher). Great-grandmother of Kenneth Emile Fabacher, who was the joy of her life! Jeanne is survived by her sister, Melba Bechac Buchholz, and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Jeanne lived a life that was as big as her name and a fancy as her signature! She was born in Mandeville, Louisiana, to Azelie Verret Bechac and Albert Moise Bechac at their home that housed the family restaurant, Bechac’s (now the Lakehouse). She and her sister, Melba Bechac Buccholz, attended boarding school at St. Scholastica Academy from Sunday evening until Friday afternoon so her parents could run the restaurant. Oh, the memories she had and the stories she would tell from these amazing days with her sister, Melba, and her brother, Albert Denis Bechac! Her father would farm his own vegetables and they would catch seafood, always serving and eating only the freshest ingredients. This instilled in her a love for food, family, and fun, which seemed to be the theme of her life. Jeanne and Frank met at Southeastern University where Jeanne received a degree in Accounting. Frank had just returned from the War and enrolled in college. College did not stick with Frank, but Jeanne did. Jeanne said it was true love that convinced her to move to the south shore with Frank and leave Mandeville, which she lovingly referred to as “God’s Country.” Frank and Jeanne had an amazing life together, spending weekends on their boat, traveling in the RV, fishing in Grand Isle, and playing tennis, but most importantly, gathering those they loved around a meal to spend time together. If you ever walked in their house you were sure to be greeted with a smile and a plate of food, and likely, you were sent home with a pack of cookies! On Friday nights, you could find her behind the organ at Fabacher’s restaurant in St. Rose entertaining the crowd until late at night! The beer was flowing, and the music was playing! She was an avid Saint’s fan, and her final journey home will be in Black and Gold cheering all the way. Jeanne had many friends in her life, most of whom predeceased her. She loved her dearest and closest friend, Gloria Ruiz. Her “kids,” Kenny, Nicole, Jeffrey, Becky, and Emile, were her life. She was showered with love by her niece, Colleen Rude, and her confidant, Beth Watson. But the true credit for her daily care and happiness is to Irine James, her sitter and friend. Jeanne was blessed to be cared for in the evenings by Brianna Haycraft, who lovingly attended to her every need, desire, or just random coffee request at 2 in the morning! Both Irine and Brianna cared for Jeanne with grace and patience for her final years.
Due to COVID, her services are with close friends and family at St. Matthew the Apostle in River Ridge. She will be buried next to Frank at the Garden of Memories. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jeanne’s name to St. Scholastica Academy, Covington, LA, St. Stanislaus, Bay St. Louis, MS or St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic Church, River Ridge, LA.

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