Josephine Hanks Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Kaplan- Josephine Hanks, age 79, passed away on Friday, July 17th, 2020, at Vermilion Health Care in Nunez, LA. Josephine Hanks was born on February 11th, 1941 in Baton Rouge and was a lifetime resident of Acadiana. She worked as a hairdresser in her younger years and later went on to work as a caretaker for the elderly. She had a special place in her heart for animals, especially her beloved chihuahua named “Coco”. Josephine had a special way of telling things like they were, she didn’t sugar coat things. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing bingo, going to the movies and dining out. Josephine was a loving and devoted mother who always put her children first. She will be dearly missed. She is survived by her son, Gerald Pellerin of Livingston; her daughter, Tina Marie Pellerin of New Iberia; her grandchildren, Kim Marie Waldrop, Olivia Rae Louviere, Tyler Joseph Pellerin, and Adelaide Claire Pellerin; her brothers, Wylley Eddy and Bobby Eddy; and her sister, Nora Miller. She was preceded in death by her parents; Willie Eddy and Bertha Trahan; and one brother, Nelson Eddy. Online obituary and guestbook may be viewed at www.CypressFunerals.com Cypress Funeral Home & Crematory, 206 West Lafayette St., Maurice, LA. 70555, 337-740-3123, is in charge of arrangements.

Josephine Hanks

February 11, 1941 - July 17, 2020