Carolyn Marie Mayeux

August 23, 1960 - November 9, 2020

Mrs. Carolyn M. Mayeux, 60, of Rapides Parish, died on November 9, 2020, at Christus St. Francis Cabrini Hospital. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents Rev. James Thompson and Della Bounds Thompson; her sister Judy Baham; and her brothers-in-law Joseph “Joe” Mayeux and John Boyett. Carolyn was born in August 1960 in Alexandria, LA. Carolyn was a pillar in her community and will be remembered for the joy and laughter she brought to everyone who crossed her path. She spent her working years in the medical field starting with over 19 years in various positions at Rapides Regional Medical Center in nursing administration. She transitioned to Faith Foundation Hospice, where she worked beside her life-long friend, Pam Brossett, until she was unable to continue working. Carolyn always had an outgoing fun-loving attitude. By the time Carolyn was called home, she had many titles, sister, friend, wife, mother, aunt, Nana (grandmother), and great-grandmother. Carolyn is survived by her husband of over 32 years Gerard “Bubba” Mayeux. Her daughter Desiree Eznack and husband, James of Grant Parish; her son Justin Mayeux and wife, Lauren of Grant Parish; seven grandchildren, Skyler, Caleb, Jace, Cole, Jerzi, Journi, and Brooke; three great-grandchildren, Presley, Aiden, and Jackson; her sisters, Cheryl Boyett of Huntsville, Alabama, and Jeanette “Garland” Thompson of Cleveland, Ohio; and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution to the Alzheimer’s Association through their website at www.alz.org in honor of Carolyn’s mother, Della; or to the National Breast Cancer Foundation through their website www.nationalbreastcancer.org in honor of her sister, Judy.