Janell Romero David

New Iberia– A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Mrs. Janell Romero David, 87, on Friday, July 7, 2023 at 1:30PM at Nativity of Our Lady Catholic Church with Monsignor Robert Romero officiating. Interment will follow at Nativity of Our Lady Mausoleum.

Visitation will be held at David Funeral Home of New Iberia on Friday, July 7, 2023 from 10:00AM until the time of the service. A Rosary will be prayed in the funeral home on Friday at 12:00PM.

A native and lifelong resident of New Iberia, Mrs. David was born on October 12, 1935 in New Iberia to the late Ossie Romero Sr. and Amy Derouen Romero. She was a graduate of New Iberia High School. Janell married the love of her life, Allen David in 1954. Together they raised their four children in a loving family household. They were married for 53 years until his death in 2007.

She devoted her life to raising her four children and was a Devout Catholic.  Her faith was an integral part of her life. She was a member of Come Lord Jesus for many years. She enjoyed working in her flower garden and spending time with her family, especially during the holidays.  After her children were grown, Janell began taking art lessons and created several beautiful works of oil paintings.

Survivors include her children, Brian A. David (Lisa), Renee D. Harrison (Kirk), Ellen D. Boudreaux (Rick), Greg P. David (Denise); grandchildren, Nicole R. David, Lindsey D. Lafont, Hunter David, Amy D. Richard, Shannon Harrison, Ashley H. Corte, Andre R. Harrison, Benjamin Boudreaux, Lance Boudreaux and Jamie Crochet; and twelve great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, Janell was preceded in death by her brothers, Dennis Romero, Ossie Romero Jr., and Dean Romero and her beloved yorkie, “Jake”

Honored to serve as Pallbearers are Brian David, Greg David, Ben Boudreaux, Lance Boudreaux, Rick Boudreaux, and Kirk Harrison.

The family would like to give special thanks to Traditions Health Hospice, especially Darian Stelly and Charles Reese and caregiver Dena Duplantis for the extra ordinary care and compassion given to Janell. Special thanks to Lance David and the staff of David Funeral Home for the caring attention given to our family in the handling of these arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Alzheimer’s Foundation, https://www.alz.org/ or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, https://www.stjude.org/

Family and friends may sign the guest register book and/or send condolences at www.davidfuneralhome.org

David Funeral Home of New Iberia, 1101 Trotter St. 337-369-6336 is in charge of arrangements.