Kathy Jernigan Trochesset

Kathy Jernigan Trochesset, age 74, of Biloxi, passed away on October 28, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her father, Herschel Henry Jernigan; her mother, Elizabeth Agatha Jernigan; her husband, John A. Trochesset Sr.; and her grandsons, Noah Edward Trochesset, Joshua Paul Trochesset, Shaun Michael Trochesset Jr. and Elliott Daniel Russell.

Kathy is survived by her children, Valerie A. Schwartz (Walter), Jonnine R. Trochesset, Jenny R. Bosarge (Keith), John A. Trochesset Jr. (Bethany), Cabrina L. Oliver (Tiffany), Shaun M. Trochesset (Tanya), Donald L. Brossett Jr.; her siblings, Joelynn F. Rodolfich (Forrest), Vanessa M. Strawser, Soncierrah C. Miller, Robin D. Jernigan; brother in law, Edward P. Trochesset, Jr.; her grandchildren, Fur grand-dog, Nikko Blaize (her partner in all thing), Katie M. Schwartz, Ranae K. Schwartz, Brandon Christopher Fisher, Justin D. Bosarge (Heather), Jasmyn N. Andrews (L.J. Conway), Jessica L. Garsee (Allen), Kody E. Bosarge (Charity), Kimberly L. Abshire (Brandin), Amber E. Duncan, Brittany M. Duncan-Trochesset, Blaine M. Trochesset (Chandler), Brandy L. Boell (Steven), Tyler E. Oliver (Tyler Lane), Emily A. Oliver (Christopher), Ashton P. Oliver, Kenneth Xander Benefield, David J. Hanners, and Lily M. Trochesset; her great grandchildren, Kyleigh N. Schwartz, Peter K. Schwartz II, Paul Oliver Schwartz, Adelei E. Bosarge, Amelia Q. Bosarge, Elias J.E. Bosarge, Abigail R. Garsee, Vyvian J. Bosarge, Harley R. Schlegel, Haiden D. Schlegel, Addison M. Abshire, William C. Duncan, Amos B. Trochesset, Memphis M. Trochesset, Ajax P. Oliver, Enoch K. Oliver, Axel C. Boell, Arwen K. Boell, Troy A. Lane, Addison L. Lane, and Alisa A. Gurneck; her great-great grandchildren, Julian S.L. Duncan, and Ezra C. Duncan.

She was a native and lifetime resident of Biloxi, MS. Kathy loved to dance, craft, cut hair, crochet, play bingo, put together puzzles and cook for her family and friends. She had a love for seafood and Mardi Gras. Most of all, she absolutely with her whole heart, loved her sisters, children, all her grandchildren, nieces/nephews and her extended adoptive families.

The family would like to extend a very special thank you to the physical therapy department at Encompass Health and Rehab, especially Mac and Jeremy, RN Tyler Hennessey and wound care nurse Tiffany at Singing River Hospital, Gulfport. We would also like to extend an extra special thank you to her occupational therapist Stephanie Martel and physical therapist Rob Simpson, and the entire nursing staff at Vitalcaring Home Health. A special thank you to Connie Lillo, Chaplain-Vitalcaring Hospice. Our mother had a special love for Vitalcaring Hospice Branch Director Tracy Ladner, RN--whom she also considered a daughter. 

Revelation 21:4 “He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away”. Mom, we celebrate your life here on earth with us today and the fact that you are no longer in pain, no longer have sorrow, and can now live happily in heaven with daddy for eternity. Give heavenly kisses and hugs-everyday-to your grandchildren, Noah, Joshua, Shaun Jr. and Elliott, because you can now love on them the way you did your grandchildren here. We love you, always and forever!

In lieu of flowers, anyone wishing to make a charitable donation, please send to St. Vincent De Paul Society at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 10446 Lemoyne Blvd., D’Iberville, MS, 39540 or The American Heart Association “In Memory of Kathy Jernigan Trochesset”. For those sending flowers, plants or vase flowers are preferred, as there will be a private grave-side service at a later date.

Visitation will be from 2:00-4:00 PM, Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, with a service to follow at 4:00 PM.

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