Gerrilynn J. Ortego Gremillion

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at a 1:30 p.m. Mass in St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Abbeville for Gerrilynn J. Ortego Gremillion, age 69, who passed away on May 27, 2025.
Inurnment will be held at a later date.
Reverend Manny Fernandez will be the Celebrant of the Funeral Mass and officiate the services.
Survivors include her children, Katie Potier and her husband, Travis and Donald Gremillion II and his wife, Monica Zabicki; one grandson, James Potier; two sisters, Peggy Bordelon and her husband, Kenneth and Cheryl Gremillion and her husband Donald; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by her husband, Donald P. Gremillion, Sr.; parents, Hilton Jay Ortego Sr. and Pearl Dufor Ortego; one brother, Hilton Jay Ortego Jr.; and sister, Carol Ortego.
Gerrilynn was a proud wife, mother and grandmother who loved her family and their rescue dog, Gumbeaux. She was a hair stylist, ultimate Elvis fan, antique and jewelry collector, family event planner, and family photographer.
Gerrilynn served the Lord by serving others. As a hairstylist for over 40 years, she served countless clients in her shop and the community. She was generous with her time and talent by visiting the homes and nursing homes of loved ones and clients and caring for the sickly, elderly, bedridden, and deceased by washing and styling their hair. She never hesitated to bring someone a meal, drive them to an appointment, or offer help when she saw a need.
She loved the holidays, especially Christmas, where she gave abundant gifts to her family, especially her grandson and great-nieces and nephews. She loved taking pictures of special family milestones, moments, and holidays, as well as nature and scenery, especially swamps, flowers, and the Ozark Mountains, their favorite vacation destination. She adored New Orleans: strolling the French Quarter and dancing until the early morning. She was happiest when family and friends gathered at her home, filled with love and laughter. Her favorite pastimes were building a fire in the backyard and treasure hunts at Goodwill with her husband. She loved her daily leisurely drives with her husband and Gumbeaux to their favorite destinations, such as fishing in the swamp, Palmetto State Park and Avery Island.
Pallbearers will be Gerrilynn’s close family and friends.
A Rosary will be recited on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 1 p.m. by Deacon Timothy Marcantel in St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church prior to the Funeral Mass.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Gerrilynn J. Ortego Gremillion’s name to Miles Perret Cancer Services, 2130 Kaliste Saloom Road, Lafayette , LA 70508, Acadiana Animal Aid, 142 Le Medicin Rd., Carencro, LA 70520, Faith House of Acadiana, P.O. Box 93145, Lafayette, LA 70509, The Family Tree, 1602 W. Pinhook Rd. Suite 100A, Lafayette, LA 70508, or Healing House, 160 South Beadle Road, Lafayette 70508.
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