Mable "Zollie" Pierre (Allen)

Mable Allen Pierre, also known as "Zollie", native and resident of Wallace, Louisiana, died peacefully Sunday, December 4, 2022 in Baton Rouge at the age of 86.

She is preceded in death by her spouse, Leroy Joseph Pierre of Edgard, her parents Samuel and Mary Marie
Allen of Wallace, and many family members on both sides.

She is survived by her five children: Kenneth (Julie) of Florida, Donna Pierre Rochon of Lutcher, Charlean Pierre Moreau of France, Angela Pierre Lee (Michael) of Indiana, and Bryant Pierre of Belgium; 4 grandchildren: Chavez Pierre of California, Brandi Moreau Brown (Mathutu) of Belgium, Dominique Rochon of Lutcher, and Amy Moreau of France; and one great-grandchild: Ashanti Nimy of Belgium. She is also survived by one brother: Wilmore "Boule" Allen of Wallace, and one sister: Hazel Hudson (J L) of Tampa FL, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Mable graduated valedictorian at Second Ward High School. After learning to typewrite at home, she later worked 14 years as a secretary for Wallace Elementary School and St. John the Baptist Parish School Board Office. She was an active member of St. Philip Catholic Church serving as an Extraordinary Eucharistic minister,
member of Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court St. Philip #1504, rosary square coordinator, St John the Baptist Catholic Church Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary Court #66 and a committed Adorer at our Lady of Prompt Succor Lutcher Chapel.

Mable was widely known in her community for her pineapple upside cake and her fudge candy until her hand could no longer stir the bowl. She also crocheted beautiful layette sets for many in and around the community. There was no crochet pattern she could not master. She was a loving and devoted spouse for 55 years and sole
caregiver to her husband after his heart attack in 2000 and until his death in 2009. She was also a devoted caregiver to her mother and three of her brothers during their time of illness and need.

Mable lived for her children and enjoyed traveling to visit them, no matter where they were...California, France, Belgium, Oregon, Iowa, Texas, Rhode Island, Michigan, Indiana, New York, Oklahoma, Florida, Guadalupe and Chicago. Mable also traveled to Rome, Italy and Branson, Missouri with her husband before his death and continued to travel with Donna and Dominique on cruises to Alaska, Hawaii, Bahamas, Caribbean Islands, Nova Scotia, Honduras, Belize, DC, Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, Hoover Dam, and with Julie to the Holy Land and
Medugorje.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to a Mass of Christian burial presided by Rev. Vincent Dufresne at St. Philip Catholic Church, 1175 Highway 18, River Road, in Vacherie, Louisiana on Friday, December 9, 2022 at 12 Noon. Rosary and presentation at 9:30am by Catholic Daughters Court St. Philip #1504 followed by Knights of Peter Claver Ladies' Auxiliary Court #66. Public visitation following both presentations up to 11:30am. Entombment followed in St Philip mausoleum with her husband, Leroy.

The family extends their appreciation and gratitude to the staff of Clarity Hospice of Baton Rouge and Francois Bend for their attentive caregiving to their mother.

Final care and professional services entrusted to Treasures of Life Funeral Services, 315 E. Airline Hwy., Gramercy, LA 70052.

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