Dora Kern Simoneaux

Dora Kern Simoneaux, born May 8, 1925, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2020 at the age of 94 due to heart failure. Daughter of the late Joseph Kern Sr. and Victoria Richard Kern of Napoleonville, La. Beloved wife of the late Alvin Jean Simoneaux for 56 years. Sister of the late Mary Louise Kern, Bertha Traigle (Adam), Lloyd Kern (Vera), Joseph Kern Jr. (Ann), and Lorraine Griffin (Elmer). Mother of the late Barbara Simoneaux and Steven Paul Simoneaux. Mother of Carolyn Rivet (Allen) and John Simoneaux (Ruthilee). Grandmother of Heather Rietschel, Keith Rivet, Katrina Trudeau and Jante’ Simoneaux. Great Grandmother of Haley Rietschel, Ava Rietschel, Allen Rivet, Laveau Charles Trudeau IV, Chase Laveau Trudeau, Berlin Langan and Eden Langan. Adopted Great Grandmother of Alex Carrasco, Toran Laiheugue, and Bryan Perze. Adopted Great Great Grandmother of Kinnen Laiheugue, and Braylin Laiheuque and many nieces and nephews. A native of Napoleonville, La. where she grew up near a sugar cane plantation. Besides going to school, she worked on their little house farm. Then, around 9 years old, left school to cut sugar cane, in addition to her regular chores. The only free time she had was Sunday afternoons, which she played baseball. Around 13 years old, she went to live and work for a school teacher. She did the house chores and learned to cook. About the age of 15, and the year 1940, she met the love of her life, Alvin Simoneaux. Their dates were going to the Saturday night Country Western dances. They were married on February 7, 1942 in Napoleonville. Shortly after their marriage they moved to New Orleans to find employment and start a family. They continued to enjoy going to the Saturday night dances, which lasted for many years. She and dad enjoyed bowling and playing darts together. She was active in the Estelle Golden Age and Marrero Senior Center. She loved playing bean bag baseball, shuffleboard and bingo. She was very competitive and won many medals and trophies. She enjoyed going on the Center’s local trips. She cut her own grass and worked in flower garden until she was no longer physically able to so. The family would like to express their appreciation to Notre Dame Hospice Nurse Sheila Murphy and Deacon Les Vincent, and Wynhoven Health Care Center Staff for the love and attention provided to her. A Private Funeral will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Mothe Funeral Home, 7040 Lapalco Blvd. Marrero, LA. Interment, Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Family and friends can view and sign the online guest book at www.mothefunerals.com .