Jannie Rosetta Duckett Washington

Jannie Rosetta Duckett was the first of eight born to Horace and Clarsey Parks Duckett Sr. on June 19, 1925, in Chackbay, Louisiana. As a young child, Jannie grew up working in the sugar cane fields and later developed the skill of sewing, which proved useful when making clothes for her family. The family lived on Laurel Valley and Greenwood Plantations prior to settling in Marrero, Louisiana in 1938. As Jannie grew in age, she also began to grow in the knowledge of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In the summer of 1938, at the age of 13, she was baptized in Barataria Bay by the late Rev. G.W. Williams of St. John Baptist Church in Crown Point, Louisiana. Jannie attended Rosenwald Elementary School and continued her education at the elite Gilbert Academy in New Orleans. She later transferred to L.B. Landry High School in Algiers, Louisiana. At L.B. Landry, she was involved in extracurricular activities such as tenor saxophonist in the band and singer in the choral trio. She also played short stop on the diamond and point guard on the court. None of these activities would hinder her from being named valedictorian of L.B. Landry’s graduation Class of 1946. After graduation, Jannie relocated to Buffalo, New York, where she mastered the art of sewing and machine operation as she was employed by Main Street Hatters in Manhattan, New York. She returned to Marrero to pursue entrepreneurial endeavors which included Butler Grocery and The Cook Shop Restaurant. She also established herself in the insurance industry as the top saleswoman at Rhodes Funeral Home for over twenty years. Jannie began investing in multiple rental properties which would serve as passive income for several decades of her life while pursuing other ventures such as attending Thibodeaux Vocational School. She would graduate with a Certificate of Nursing Diploma in1981 to utilize in home health services for patients in Thibodeaux and New Orleans. Formerly, she was a longtime member of Morning Star Baptist Church in Marrero under the pastoral ship of the late Rev. Joseph Walker. Jannie moved her membership to St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Wilbert Tross Jr. She faithfully served as a member of the Missionary Choir, Mission Ministry, Sunday School, Senior Citizens, and Beautification Ministry. On August 18, 2025, Jannie exchanged her cross for a crown. She leaves to cherish her incomparable legacy 2 daughters: Joyce Ann (Benjamin) Jeffery, Jannie Suzette (Stanton) Capers, 1 daughter in law: Victoria Butler;1 brother: Horace (Ethel) Duckett Jr.; 2 sisters: Dorothy (the late Timothy Sr.) Jones and LouAudrey (the late George) Freeman; 14 grandchildren: Warren Jeffery, Davon (Krystal) Hayes, Bryant (Carolyn) Jeffery, Verinese (Daryl Sr.) Doris, Natalie Butler, Nathius (Charise) Butler, Nathan (Mya) Butler, Desiree Young, Nichelle (Sean) Porter, Shannon (Jerjuan) Thompson, Anitra Raymond, Ashley (Pacino) Lindsay, Justin Hawkins and Clarsey Hawkins; 29 great grandchildren; 13 great-great grandchildren as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents: Horace and Clarsey Parks Duckett Sr.; 2 Spouses: Robert Washington and Robert Butler; 3 sons: Nathaniel Butler, Kenneth Butler, and Rodney (Juilenne) Butler; 1 grandson: Melvin Owens; 2 great grandchildren: Malik Raymond and Sydney Weber; 4 siblings Raymond Duckett, Gustavia Duckett, Augustine (Henry) McCallon and Donald Duckett. For 100 years, by the grace of God, this phenomenal woman exhibited her faith, wisdom, strength, and courage. To God be the glory for the things He has done in the life of Jannie Rosetta Duckett Washington. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend her Funeral Service at St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church, 6223 6th Avenue, Marrero, LA on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 10:00 am. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am. Interment: Providence Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Avenue. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the guestbook and share condolences with the family.