Judy Cranche

Jeanerette ~ Funeral Services for Mrs. Judy Picard Cranche, 68, will be held at 1:00PM, on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Frioux-David Funeral Home of Jeanerette.

Visitation will begin at 8:30AM, on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Frioux-David Funeral Home of Jeanerette and continue until the time of service. A recitation of the rosary will be led by Judy’s oldest granddaughter, Halee’, at 11:00AM.

Mrs. Judy Picard Cranche, a native of Franklin and longtime resident of Jeanerette, later settling in New Iberia, suddenly passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 10:06AM. Judy was known for her straightforwardness, independent spirit, and caring nature. Judy’s greatest joy in life was her family. She cherished every moment spent with Chris, the love of her life, her 2 sons and grandchildren. She was the heart of her family and enjoyed nothing more than having everyone close by. Judy was a devoted Maw Maw, finding joy and fulfillment in spending time with her grandkids, who were her greatest hobby. As her grandkids’ number 1 supporter, “MawMaw JuJu” loved sleepovers and attending all their events, and she took pride in watching them grow in every area of their lives.

Judy’s warm heart and generosity were felt by all who knew her. She ensured that no one ever went without a good time and a delicious meal. A lover of adventure, she enjoyed camping, beach trips, and being on the water, whether crabbing, shrimping, fishing, or simply relaxing. Judy shared many happy hours playing cards and pokeno with her close-knit group of friends, including Faye, Linda, Phyllis, Sherri, Darlene, Trudy, Brenda, and Lisa. Her vibrant energy and love of dancing even landed her in the local newspaper a few times. Judy's legacy lives on through the countless memories she created, her loving family, and the joy she spread to everyone fortunate enough to know her.

Mrs. Judy Picard Cranche is survived by her Fiancé, Chris Abshire of New Iberia; two sons, Ray Cranche, Jr and his wife Brittany of Jeanerette and Andre Cranche and his wife Veronica of Jeanerette; one sister, Brenda Derouen and her husband Tommy of Patoutville; seven grandchildren, Halee’ Cranche, Hunter Cranche, Payten Cranche, Ellie Cranche, Britta Cranche, Ray Cranche III, and Riot Cranche whom are all from Jeanerette; one Aunt-in-Law, Erline Picard; two nephews, Cody Sanders and his wife Ali and Esteban “2-Lane” Flores both of Denver; one niece, Michelle Flores of Denver; and three Godchildren, Gidget Champagne of Centerville, Eric Brasseaux of Youngsville, and Danny Mestayer of Jeanerette.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Fernand Picard and Clebelia Waguespack Picard; four aunts, Joyce Champagne (Floyd), Mae Comeaux (Millard), Hazel Ortez (Gilbert), and Elizabeth Picard Migues (Dewey); six uncles, Ray Picard, Rivers Picard who was also her Godfather, Raymond Picard, Roy Tevay, Robert Tevay, and Gilbert “Tuffy” Ortez, Jr.

Pallbearers will be Danny Mestayer, Ray Cranche, Jr., Andre Cranche, Chris Abshire, Tommy Derouen, and Hunter Cranche.

Frioux-David Funeral Home of Jeanerette will be handling the arrangements.