A Memorial Service for Jeanne H. Lynch, age 91, of Ruston, was held Sunday, May 26, 2024, at Grace Methodist Church in Ruston, La., under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston, La.
Memorials may be made to Grace Methodist Church of Ruston or Louisiana United Methodist Children and Family Services.
Jeanne H. Lynch passed peacefully in her sleep on May 23, 2024, shortly after her 91st birthday. She was born Helen Jeanne Hall in Birmingham, Alabama on May 20, 1933, second child to Clarence C Hall and Helen Hitt Hall.
Her childhood was filled with music, academics and farm life. She was a graduate of Wetumpka High School, Auburn University with both a Bachelors in Elementary Education and a Masters in History, and La Tech with a Masters in Child Development. During a long career as a Kindergarten teacher, Jeanne was a member of LACUS, Delta Kappa Gamma, Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.), and DAR.
She married Wesley Otis (W.O.) Lynch, Jr on September 1, 1951. Leaving employment at Auburn University, W.O. accepted a call to ministry. Upon graduation from seminary, they embarked on 34 years of ministry together in the Methodist Church, serving appointments in Shongaloo, Cotton Valley, Minden, Ruston, Lafayette, Shreveport, and New Orleans.
Jeanne is preceded in death by her husband, W.O. Lynch, Jr, parents, C. C. and Helen Hall, and her brothers, John C. Hall and Philip C. Hall. She is survived by her siblings Henry E. Hall (Jane) and Mary Elizabeth “Ibbie” Hall Moultrie, her sisters-in-law Faye Hall and Mary Hall, her 4 children and their spouses, Dr Wesley O. Lynch, III, (Deborah), Libbi Lynch Ellis (Jeff), Alicia Lynch, David C. Lynch (Cheryl); her 12 grandchildren and their spouses, Wesley O Lynch, IV (Lori), Johnathan D. Lynch, Stephen A. Lynch (Cassidy), Emily Ellis, Olivia Ellis Sanders (Matthew), Adelai Lynch, Tabby Self (Shane), Mindy Menard and 8 great grandchildren, Brynn Lynch, Nora Lynch, Vivienne Lynch, Dominick Self, Alex Self, Emily Self, Ian LeMarie-Menard and Piper LeMarie-Menard.
Meme and Papa were devoted to their children and grandchildren, passing on their curiosity of adventure and instilling in them a sense of connection and belonging. In retirement, they were active in their church and with their church family. They enjoyed traveling throughout their married life. They were fond of camping in the US, including trips to Alaska. They also enjoyed international travel to Nova Scotia and Europe, often traveling with their siblings. They loved Storytelling Festivals, especially the annual International Storytelling Festival in Tennessee. Often taking their children and grandchildren with them, they impressed upon them the importance of telling their own story.
Jeanne lived a full and wonderful life and now she is whole again in our Lord’s arms and with loved ones.
A special thank you to the loving caregivers at The Arbor, Best Home Health, and Premier Hospice.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at http://www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com
