Barbara Ann Audibert Beaver

Barbara Ann Audibert Beaver passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loved ones on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021.

A private service was held in her honor by her immediate family.

Barbara was born May 5, 1938, to Bertrand J. and Lucille Darby Audibert. Barbara was a native of New Iberia and a resident of Jennings from 1956- 1977. She resided in Kinder until her passing.

Growing up in the Evangeline oil fields, Barbara dreamed of being a prima ballerina, always dancing, dressing up and performing in school plays. She graduated salutatorian from Egan High School in 1956, went on to trade school, then worked as secretary of Jeff Davis Parish School Board.

Vance Beaver of Broken Arrow, Okla., and Barbara were married in 1961 and had seven children.

She was very active in church and devoted herself and time to childrens’ Sunday school programs, writing and directing years of Christmas plays, starring her own children, as well as all of the other children who adored her.

Her creative talents were endless, always crafting, playing piano, sewing, crocheting and quilting for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and teaching them all to do the same.

You can bet that if there was a family reunion or gathering, all children would have their very own part specifically scripted for them — handmade props, costumes and all! She could magically whip up an extravagant costume overnight, which is a special talent that all of her children, grands and great-grands proudly possess.

Barbara was a beloved mother and granny. Her rocking chair had over a million miles on it as she lovingly rocked many babies.

Those left behind to cherish her memory are her children, Kerry (Janet), Vanessa (Jeff), Dane (Bridget), Jody (Marlette), Dru (Beth), Haikey, Spring and an honorary son, Terry (Donna); grandchildren SkyeAnn (Jack), Jeffrey, Jared, Nick, Keyla (Craig), Austin, Jade, Jacy, Hollyn, Kelsi, Jeffy, Abby, Keegan, Kaden, Greyson, Tulsa, Gentry, Macy and Luke; great-grandchildren Autumn, Raini, Fawn, Journey, Quincy, Ella, Waylon, Jaylen and “one on the way”; sisters, Dorothy Audebert Oliver and Sharlyn Bertrand LeJeune (George), both of Jennings, and Karen Bertrand Navarre of Eunice.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lucille Darby and Bertrand J. Audibert.

Words of comfort may be expressed to the family at www.miguezfuneralhome.com.