Janice Elaine Tucker Grisham

Hubert Stringer
August 17, 2011
Eleanor Falterman Talbot
August 19, 2011
Hubert Stringer
August 17, 2011
Eleanor Falterman Talbot
August 19, 2011

Janice Elaine Tucker Grisham, 64, a native of Hereford, Texas and resident of Houma, La., died at 9:21 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011.


Mrs. Grisham devoted her life to her family and her profession. Her faith in God and love for others drove her to help everyone around her achieve their full potential and strive for excellence. She was a lifetime educator and the director of the gifted and talented program at Houma Junior High School for nearly 25 years. She was awarded Louisiana Middle School Teacher in 2005. Her joy was always in teaching and encouraging children, beginning with her own two children, and the thousands of students she taught.


She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Michael Grisham; mother, Winnie Tucker; son, Paul Grisham; daughter, Michelle Grisham; and brother, Tommy Tucker.

She was preceded in death by her father, Derwood Tucker.

Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, at Chauvin Funeral Home. (Chauvin)

Janice Elaine Tucker Grisham