Mary Jane Angelle Champagne
November 20, 1939 - February 19, 2021
Private Graveside Services will be held on Monday, February 22, 2021 at Sts. Peter & Paul Mausoleum in Scott for Mary Jane Angelle Champagne, 81, who died on Friday, February 19, 2021 at Belle Teche Nursing and Rehabilitation in New Iberia. Mrs. Mary Jane Angelle Champagne was born in Arnaudville, Louisiana on November 20, 1939. At the young age of 16, while at Charity Hospital in New Orleans, she met the love of her life, Rex Joseph Champagne. They married soon after and settled down in the Judice community. In 1965 they opened Rex's Texaco, community grocery store, where she co-owned and operated this landmark with Rex for more than 30 years. They had a wonderful life together, camping and fishing in their younger years. Together they raised four wonderful, successful children, Jeffery Paul Champagne, Griffith Lee Champagne (Julia), Stafford Charles Champagne (Patricia) and Tiffany Champagne Nutt (Greg). "Mom Jane", as she was affectionately known, also helped raise her grandchildren, granddaughter Leah Nichol Evans (Chris) and great grandchildren, Gavyn, Rowyn and Corbyn; grandson Kyle Jacob Champagne (Lindsey) and great grandson, Jacob; granddaughter Jessica Lane Champagne (Kristen Gallie); grandson Matthew Joseph Champagne (Ann) and great grandchildren Sophie and Oliver; and granddaughters Claire Nutt and Alexis Champagne. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney Angelle and Georgia Stelly Angelle; one brother, Larry Angelle; and her husband, Rex Joseph Champagne. Memorial contributions can be made in Mrs. Champagne's name to Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston Street, Suite 200, Lafayette LA. 70503, www.hospiceacadiana.com A heartfelt appreciation is extended by the Champagne family to the nurses and staff of Belle Teche Nursing Home and Hospice of Acadiana for their kindness and compassion given to Mrs. Champagne and her family during their time of need. View the obituary and guestbook online at www.mourning.com Martin & Castille-DOWNTOWN-330 St. Landry St., Lafayette, LA 70506, 337-234-2311
Private Graveside Services will be held on Monday, February 22, 2021 at Sts. Peter & Paul Mausoleum in Scott for Mary Jane Angelle Champagne, 81, who died on Friday, February 19, 2021 at Belle Teche Nursing and Rehabilitation in New Iberia. Mrs.... View Obituary & Service Information