Jean (Moody) Bouchard

Jean Bouchard, of Bellmead, passed away Thursday afternoon, July 22, 2021, at the age of 93.  Visitation will be 3 to 5 P.M. Sunday, July 25, 2021, at Grace Gardens Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Dr., Waco.  Graveside services and interment will be at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen. A Celebration of Life is planned for a later date.

Jean was born October 25, 1927, in Mason, Texas, the daughter of the late William Franklin and Mary Jane (Jones) Moody.  Affectionately known by her husband as Lady B and as Meemaw to our family, Jean  was a life-long Texan and part of the Greatest Generation. She was married to Raleigh “Bush” Bouchard, a World War II Navy vet for 63 years.

Also preceding in death was her husband, Charles Bouchard; her son, who also served in the Navy.

Jean is survived by daughters, Sierra DeWeese, Anne Beggs, Mary Clark and Jackie Bouchard, 3 son-in-laws, 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren, her brother, Willam Moody and a niece.

The family extends a special thank you to Bluebonnet Home Health and Hillcrest Scott & White Hospice for the wonderful care they gave our Mother.  Also thank you to Martha, her hairdresser and Annabelle, her manicurist; for always making her feel beautiful.

Mother loved animals and feeding people. In lieu of flowers, please donate to an animal or food bank charities.

Registry for Billie Jean Bouchard