Shirley Cornwell St. Etienne Obituary

Shirley Cornwell St. Etienne of Washington, Louisiana passed away on May 14, 2026. Shirley Cornwell St., born on January 24, 1928 in New Orleans, Louisiana, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Shirley Cornwell St. Etienne to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, John Cornwell, Sr. and Almina Fornerette (Emile St); her children, Jenet St. Etienne and Emile St. Etienne III; and her siblings, Maxine Cornwell Rose, John and Louis Cornwell.

She is survived by: her children, Jeanne Ayler (Ronald) and Glenn St. Etienne; her siblings, Louise Denson Simmons and Charles Denson; her grandchildren, Michelle Melton (Derrick), Brandon Ayler (Ashlyn), Shandra St. Etienne Bowens, Christopher, Sean and Kelsey St. Etienne; her nieces, Robin Gorman and Rachelle Gilliard; and her friend Gloria Perrier. She is also survived by nieces, great nieces, nephews, great nephews and other relatives and friends.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a gift in memory of Shirley St. Etienne to Lighthouse Louisiana (lighthouselouisiana.org/give/).