Billie Jewel Lasseigne Casso

Billie Jewel Lasseigne Casso, 86, a resident of Bayou Vista, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2017 at Teche Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving daughters. Billie was born on April 9, 1931 in Berwick the daughter of Joseph Lester Lasseigne and Azema Acosta Lasseigne. “Ma Billie” as she was known to many, was a true caregiver who loved taking care of people. She loved to cook and spend time with her family while they ate the meal she prepared. She was a member of the St. Bernadette Catholic Church Ladies Altar Society as well as a member of the Ladies Auxiliary at Teche Regional Medical Center, where her true caregiving heart shined. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by two daughters, Brownie Taylor and husband Mark of Morgan City, Phyllis Jensen and husband Robert of Berwick; five grandchildren, Ryan Jensen and wife Natalie, Erin Taylor, Brittany Bogan and husband Kevin, Meredith Taylor, Tyler Jensen and wife Katie; three great grandchildren, Emily Jensen, Brady Jensen and one more arriving in February 2018. She is also survived by “Me Too” and numerous other nieces and nephews. Billie was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Azema Acosta Lasseigne; husband, Perry Joseph Casso; one daughter, Gina Casso; one sister, Marlbrie Goff; eight brothers, Aubrey, Berlin, Jay, Jessie, Fonston, Everett, Joffery and Lester Lasseigne. Pallbearers will be Ryan Jensen, Tyler Jensen, Kevin Bogan, Paul Johnson, Nels Offerdahl and Don Lasseigne. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at Holy Cross Catholic Church with Father Clyde Mahler and Father Angelo Cremaldi celebrating the Mass. A wake will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Mass and following Mass Billie will be laid to rest in the Berwick Cemetery Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Holy Cross Elementary School, 2100 Cedar St. Unit 2 Morgan City, LA 70380.