Betty "Jean" Romero Poirier

Coteau – A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2:30 pm, on Monday, April 7, 2025, at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, for, Betty “Jean” Romero Poirier, 83, who passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.

Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery.

Rev. Ed Degeyter will be the Celebrant.

Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm at Pellerin Funeral Home and will continue Monday from 8:00 am until 1:45 pm.

A rosary, led by the Men’s Rosary Group, will be prayed at 6:00 pm, on Sunday at Pellerin Funeral Home.

Ms. Poirier was born on April 26, 1941, to the late Lloyd and Elise Gary Romero, in Youngsville, where she was raised on the family farm. She began working in the school cafeteria at Delcambre Elementary and then dedicated the next 35 years to Coteau Elementary, as the cafeteria manager.

Betty spent much of her time caring for animals. However, she had a passion for baking, cooking, and sewing. Her greatest joy came from tending to her flower bed. She was known for her green thumb. Betty had a true gift for gardening.

Beyond her love of flowers, Betty also cherished the fun of visiting the casinos, with her beloved husband.

Sundays always carried a special warmth and togetherness that started in the kitchen. It was like a Piccadilly Cafeteria. Betty always had dessert, either fudge or some special sweets.

A devout Catholic, her faith was very important to her. She devoted 28 years to participating in Adoration, at her beloved church, Our Lady of Prompt Succor.

For 67 years, Betty shared her life with her soulmate, Doris. Together they built a loving family that included three sons and a daughter. Becoming a mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, were roles she held, cherishing every moment with her loved ones.

Although Betty’s body grew tired, her spirit will live on through the cherished memories of all who knew her. May she rest in peace.

Survivors include her husband, Doris Poirier; sons, Mickey Poirier (the late Alicia), Tommy Poirier (Paulette), and Billy Poirier; daughter, Betsy Decoux (Tony); grandchildren, Kimberly Maturin (Ben), Jamie Maturin (Anthony), Derick Poirier, Taylor Poirier, Bethany Jones (Luke), Kristina Bernard (Kyle), Adrienne Poirier (Gabe Benton), Ashley Soileau (Sammy), and Amanda Ho (Trung); great grandchildren, Gage Maturin, Hope Hebert, Autumn Maturin, Jaida Maturin, Mia Poirier, Madeleine Jones, Anastasia Jones, Genevieve Jones, Lincoln Bernard, Maeve Bernard, Wesley Soileau, Audrey Soileau, Elise Soileau, baby Hudson due to arrive in four weeks, and baby Bernard due this summer; sister, Brenda Darby (Allen); godchild, Kathy Borel; very special friend, Rose Couvillier; and her beloved four legged grand puppy, “Cooper”.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Alicia Lasseigne Poirier; and siblings, Lucy Bourque, Dennis Romero, Sr., and Laura LeBlanc.

Pallbearers will be Mickey Poirier, Tommy Poirier, Billy Poirier, Tony Decoux, Derick Poirier, and Trung Ho.

Honorary pallbearers include Ben Maturin, Anthony Maturin, Sammy Soileau, Luke Jones, Kyle Bernard, Taylor Poirier, Gabe Benton, and Gage Maturin.

Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace, New Iberia, LA 70560 (337.365.3331)