Mrs. Leania Boagni Joubert

Leania Boagni Joubert A victorious baby girl named Leania Boagni Joubert entered this world on Wednesday, September 30th, 1936, to Mr. & Mrs. John & Ava Boagni in Palmetto, LA. Early on they knew as She was the baby of 18, that she would be a virtuous woman, and a force to be reckoned with. Leania was a long-time resident of Palmetto, LA before moving to Port Arthur, TX and later residing in Pearland, TX, for her final years. She attended St. Landry Parish school district before leaving to tend to the fields & the family’s crops. At the mere age of 18 years old., Leania married the Love of Her Life, Joshua Joubert Sr. and from their union, she bore 9 children and only two survived, a son Joshua Jr. “Bum Bee”, & a daughter Beverly “Bev”. She loved this family with all her heart and might. Leania had an overwhelming Love for the Lord, Her family and Her community overall. As a child and through her later years, Leania always had a passion for cooking, fishing, singing gospel hymns like Amazing Grace or Give Me My Flowers, traveling; most of all her family, the church & her community. It also showed in her careers, her hobbies & her passions. On March 7, 1965 community activist Leania took 6-year-old Bev on an adventure that She would never forget. They traveled via bus to Selma, AL where they set out on a march that would become so famous and engraved in our history & hearts, forever giving African Americans the right to vote. Leania was a pillar and a staple in her community. She worked for St. Landry Parish in various departments first beginning as a Cook at Palmetto Elementary then becoming a Teacher’s Aid, at Head Start for several years, before becoming a part of the Transportation department as a Bus Driver. Leania worked this position for 10 years, before becoming a permanent Driver from 2002-2008. She was a devoted & faithful long time church member and cheerful tither of St. Matthews Baptist Church where she was baptized at the age of 12. Leania always said whether She had it or not, to make sure to “send it”, the offering because the Lord will provide and make a way and miracles would happen. She served St. Matthews faithfully and held many hats in the church like serving on the Usher Board, singing in the choir and serving as Chairman of The Ladies in Red group. She was full of life and served the church endlessly. Leania loved to cook and was an exceptionally good one. Whether it was baking her award-winning sweet potato pie or cooking for family and or the church, she did it effortlessly and tirelessly. One of her favorite things to do was to invite her family down to Palmetto, cook a feast and wait for the family to arrive so she could serve them and just fellowship and eat. Just to see the joys that were placed on their faces was priceless for Her, it made her heart smile immensely. Leania was known as the best sweet potato pie baker around town and whether she sold them for two dollars a quarter or merely gave them all away, she wanted everyone to have a bit of joy when eating them. There was never a moment when She was not Serving the Lord and giving to the Church because it is what Leania loved to do. Relentlessly She raised money for Church anniversaries, Pastor’s anniversaries, and anything else the Church needed. She showed everyone what a good steward embodied. Everyone knew that Leania loved Her family immensely, as they were her precious jewels; She let them know to no end. Whether she was acting out her role being "Mother", “Grandmother”, “Nanny Tee”, sister, Aunt or simply a friend. She never did it lightly. 460 Rideau Road was always open to anyone who needed a helping hand or a place to stay. Regardless of what life threw at her, she would make it a priority to call her family and check on them and to let them know she cared and loved them, even if it was just for a few moments before she ended the call. Leania did not laugh much but when she did it was a story behind it that usually involved her family, her travels or the church. She would share her stories and make You, laugh to no end. If you knew her, you knew that She had a real talent for being a track star because when someone said “Let’s” she would say “Go” and beat You to her Corolla & be ready to travel to her next destination. Leania would take off two weeks a year to travel and go visit new places by car. Some of her adventures took her from Palmetto, Louisiana to Texas, Detroit, Indiana, California, Kansas & even Canada just to mention a few. She sometimes traveled via plane; she traveled to Pennsylvania where She taught Christa to BBQ, all while on her walker. On Her 75th birthday Leania, had a request to be taken to Las Vegas. Beverly & Christa granted this wish and they took a flight to the city that never sleeps; She had a grand old time. Even though we all know, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, the smile that it brought to Leania’s face would make it back to tell the story of a trip well enjoyed. Leania touched so many lives along her journey from teaching people to worship, fellowship, to be a great steward for the Lord, cooking, rendering children, being a friend and just overall teaching and showing Love. Leania showed us how to live a life well lived regardless of the adversities, trials and tribulations that were thrown her way all without complaints. Preceding her in death was her husband, Joshua Joubert Sr., 7 children, her parents Mr. & Mrs. John & Ava Boagni and 10 brothers & 8 sisters. She leaves behind her legacy 2 children, son Joshua Joubert Jr. (Joyce) and daughter Beverly Joubert Curette, whom her love never failed. Her 6 grandchildren Tasha Gordon, Alvin Curette Jr. (Stephanie), Christa Curette, Joshua Joubert III, Brandon Joubert and Rochelle Lewis (Shedrick). 7 Great grandchildren Isabella Joubert, Aria Curette, Brandon Joubert Jr., Ava Curette, Joshua Joubert IV, Destine’ Goon and Kyrra Peacock & 4 God Children Sophia Scypion, Elizabeth Johnson, Clarissa Thomas & Icycs Edwards, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. Leania’s kids and grandkids were her world. Leania loved and cherished all who crossed Her path, but they loved Her even more. Leania Boagni Joubert, a beloved steward and pillar of the community who lived a life well lived unconditionally. Rest well and fly high our sweet Angel. A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, February 15, 2025 at St. Matthew Baptist Church in Palmetto, LA. Visiting hours will be observed from 9:00 AM to 10:45 AM at the church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Share words of comfort with the family at www.williamsfuneralhomes.net Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas, 337-942-2037.

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Mrs. Leania Boagni Joubert

September 30, 1936 - January 31, 2025