Gail DeJean Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Gail DeJean of Franklin, Louisiana, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 26, 2026 at the age of 64. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Rosemary Smith and Larry Smith; her daughter Chiquita Lumpkin; her grandsons, Irving Lumpkin III and Earl-Myn Lumpkin; and her great great grandchild Zy'Meir Butler.
She is survived by: her husband Michael DeJean; her children, Irving Lumpkin, Jr. of Franklin, Emile Joseph of Jennings, Louisiana and Precious Joseph of Franklin, Louisiana; her siblings, James Fine of Franklin, Louisiana, Joseph Fine (Joyce) of Franklin, Louisiana, Michael Fine (Bobbie) of Franklin, Louisiana, Larry Smith of Franklin, Louisiana, Debra Fine Smith of Franklin, Louisiana and Anthony Smith (Monique) of Franklin, Louisiana; and her goddaughters, Jalissa Fine of Franklin and Clarise Fine of Oklahoma City. She is also survived by twelve grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, along with a host of family and friends.
