With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Nora Jeansonne Descant of Hessmer, Louisiana, born in Moreauville, Louisiana, who passed away on April 26, 2023 at the age of 79. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Nora Jeansonne Descant to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Rufus Jeansonne and Rita Jeansonne; her husband Newman Descant; her daughter Caroline Cavell; her great grandchild Brieanna Descant; and her brothers, Patrick Jeansonne, Leonard Jeansonne, Eddie Jeansonne, Wayne Jeansonne and Errol Jeansonne.

She is survived by : her children, Wayne Descant (Millie) of Grand Isle, Eric Descant (Karen) of Hessmer, Tommy Descant (Missy) of LaRose, Julie Milazzo (Maurice) of Plaquemine and Tammy Rhodes (Christopher) of Houma; her son-in-law Philip Cavell of Houma; and her siblings, Ida Gaspard, Marion Bordelon (Scottie), Victoria Armand (Keith), Delaine Rattan (Richard) and Kenneth Jeansonne (Debbie). She is also survived by her 11 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, 6 step great grandchild and 15 step great great grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Escude Funeral Home