Jane “Mama Jane” Beadle, a native and life long resident of Morgan City, was called to her heavenly home on Friday, April 25, 2025 at the age of 96 while surrounded by her family, friends and care givers.
Mama Jane married the love of her life on August 31, 1947, beginning a lifelong partnership rooted in love and dedication. A devoted mother and community member, she was a room mother and substitute teacher, and actively supported her children’s activities—serving as a Brownie and Cub Scout helper, Den Mother, and assisting her beloved husband, Mona, with the local Boy Scout Troops. She was also deeply involved in her daughter’s high school softball program, offering many years of support and coaching guidance.
A woman of service and leadership, Mama Jane held numerous roles in civic and charitable organizations. She was a proud member and past president of the Business & Professional Women’s Organization, and a former member of the American Cancer Society. She served on the Morgan City Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and volunteered with the Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival. She was chairman of the Miss Morgan City and Miss Berwick Pageants and served as secretary for the St. Mary Guest Home Auxiliary. Additionally, she was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary and the American Legion.
Professionally, she achieved great success as a Mary Kay consultant for 8.5 years, earning high sales recognition including a coveted mink wrap. She also worked at Siracusa Jewelers for eight years and spent 15 years employed by Dr. Bruce J. LeBlanc.
Mama Jane had an extraordinary love for people, known for her generous heart and unwavering kindness. Through her church, she led a card ministry and faithfully served as a greeter for nearly 30 years, welcoming everyone with hugs and kisses. She regularly attended bi-monthly women’s Bible studies and seminars throughout Louisiana and Texas. A long-standing member of AARP, she was honored as Citizen of the Month on January 9, 1995.
She was a proud alumna of Sophie B. Wright High School in New Orleans, a prestigious all-girls institution, and carried her education and values with grace throughout her life. Mama Jane’s legacy is one of service, compassion, and deep faith—touching countless lives in her family, church, and community.
Those left to cherish Mama Jane’s beautiful memory are her five children, Raymond R. Beadle Jr. and his wife, Gloria, of Bayou Vista, Gary A. Beadle and his wife, Mary Jo, of Bayou Vista, Janie B. Boudreaux and her husband, Daniel, of Bayou Vista, Julie B. Gowan and her husband, Mark, of Bayou Vista, and Leo J. Beadle and his wife, Rena, of The Woodlands, TX.; fourteen grandchildren, Renee B. Hartley, Gabriel Beadle and his wife, Jessica, Mary Catherine B. Urban and her husband, Eric, Gary A. Beadle Jr., Claire B. Zuniga and her husband, Johnathan, Lynette B. Pennison and her husband, Jeffrey, Chantelle B. Aquilar and her husband, Ricardo, Malachi D. Boudreaux and his wife, Paula, Mark E. Gowan and his wife, Brandy, Jonathan Beadle and his wife, Lauren, David Beadle and his wife, Brittany, Christopher Beadle, Jeremy Beadle and his wife, Marie, and Michael Beadle and his wife, Katelyn; 27 great grandchildren, Jordan Carter and her husband, Devin, Abram Hartley, Lux Beadle, Wyatt Beadle, Ivy Beadle, Eric Urban Jr., Knox Urban, Cruz Urban, Jolie Boudreaux, ParrisNicole D. Pennison, Annabelle Sarria, Andre Sarria, Juliette Boudreaux, Jillian Boudreaux, Micah Gowan and his wife, Hannah Henry, Gabrielle Gowan and her fiance, Sam Champagne, Brooklyn Gowan, London Gowan, Declan Beadle, Lennon Beadle, August Beadle, Barrett Beadle, Eloise Beadle, Alexander Beadle, Harrison Beadle, Audrie Beadle and Noah Beadle; three great-great grandchildren, Graham Peters, Hartley Rae Carter and Jrue Gowan. She is also survived by her brother, Enos J. “Jimmy” Fangue Sr. and sister, Joyce F. Comeaux.
She was reunited in heaven with her husband, Raymond R. “Mona” Beadle Sr.; her son, Sheen Paul Beadle; her grandson, Thomas Leo Beadle, her parents, Enos and Mildred Fangue and beloved pets, Tiny Angel and Beignet.
A memorial celebration of life for Mama Jane will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 9:00am until time of services which will begin promptly at 11:30am at Word of Life Family Church. Following services, Mama Jane will be laid to rest in the Morgan City Cemetery alongside her beloved husband, Mona.
The family would like to express their deep appreciation to Cindy Adams, Paula Arceneaux, Catherine Bourdier, the late Revon Dangerfield, Vicky Darnell (who spent more time with Mama Jane then at her own home), Lisa Gowan, Nell Lamury, and Tony and the late Tammy Miller for their endless sacrifice and care provided to Mama Jane.