Her family moved to Mobile, Alabama when she was six years old and she graduated from high school when she was sixteen years old.
She is survived by her husband Paul, son Robert{Bill], daughter, Judith {Judy} Whaley, her brother George , grand children Aaron Thornton, Shawn Thornton, Brett Boudreaux Megan Mantey,seven great grand children and numerous other relatives and a host of friends.
After high school Loanne was accepted into the Nursing Program at Charity Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana. She received her RN when she was nineteen and went on to get her BS and MS degrees from Texas Women's University. She then went on to receive her PHD from the University of Houston. She taught Nursing for many years at San Jacinto College and Angelina College. She was recognized by many of her former students in the Houston and Livingston area as a strict but fair teacher. Many times she would hear someone call "Dr. Boudreaux" as we walked the halls of the hospital.
Loanne is preceded in death by her parents Robert and Margaret Peacock and her brother Bob
Peacock.
Loanne was famous for her fish fries, having two a year with about eighty people. He favorite saying was she caught the fish, she cleaned the fish, she cooked the fish and Paul ate the fish.
A memorial service will be held at St Luke Episcopal Church on April 10, 2021 at 11 AM. She requested that the Lions Club be honorary pall bearers.
Condolences(3)
lynn snyder
Tuesday, April 6, 2021 Bud and I were so very fond of you both. Loanne was special and as the saying goes "the whole package" - sweet, smart, giving, - all of it.You are in our hearts and prayers.
Donna Bordeau
Onalaska, TX Saturday, April 3, 2021 My condolences to Paul and family. Loanne was a very special lady, and a wonderful neighbor. Always very kind. She allowed me to bring my dogs to her beach many times for a swim while we chattedOn her porch. She will be missed. May she rest in peace.
martha Willingham Barfield
Livingston, TX Friday, March 19, 2021 So sorry to hear of loann’s passing . She was a wonderful friend and always worked so hard for our Church and community. Martha Willingham Barfield.