Jolene Isabelle McCormick

Jolene Isabelle Buttitta Holdiness McCormick, L.M.T., 76, of Calhoun, LA, passed away on June 20, 2019. Jolene was born in Monroe, LA on July 7, 1942, to Joseph Buttitta of Monroe, LA, and Erlene Kenny Buttitta of New Orleans, LA, both deceased. Jolene McCormick graduated from Saint Matthews School in 1960 and was a retired, licensed massage therapist.

Visitation will be held at Mulhearn Funeral Home in West Monroe, LA on Tuesday, June 25th from 5-7 PM. Mass services for Mrs. McCormick will be held at Saint Matthews Cathedral in Monroe, LA on Wednesday, June 26th at 10:00 AM, with Reverend Mark E. Franklin, KHS, Pastor, officiating. Interment will follow at the Saint Matthew’s Cemetery.

Jolene McCormick is survived by her husband, Larry McCormick of 33 years; her six children, Jeff Holdiness and wife April, of Calhoun, LA; Donna LaForge and husband J.R. LaForge, of West Monroe, LA; Karen Durham of West Monroe, LA; Paul Holdiness and wife Elizabeth, of Albany, KY; Judy Clark and husband Jason Clark of Conway, AR; and Kenneth Holdiness of Calhoun, LA; thirteen grandchildren, Leslie Clark, Heather Holdiness, Jesse Prophit, Jeremiah LaForge, Reed and Mason Durham, Zoe and Ian Holdiness, Olivia, Lillian, and Holden Clark, Hali Vanardo and Garrett Holdiness and four great grandchildren, Marcelene Green, Chloi and Laenei Varnado, and Madilyn Holdiness; one brother, Jackie Buttitta and wife Pam of Shreveport, LA; two sisters, Paulette Allen and husband Floyd of West Monroe, LA; Susan Tadlock of Havana, FL; as well as many other precious family members and friends.

Jolene McCormick is no longer shackled by a body crippled and confused by Alzheimer's. We can imagine her walking through a garden filled with flowers and fresh vegetables - some of her earthly passions, taking it all in. What an incredible Christ-like example she was to all she met - always loving, always giving! It was never about her and always about those around her. She never met a stranger and her gentle spirit brought a feeling of ease to all. You are missed, and you will never be forgotten. Your legacy will live on through your children and all those blessed to have known you!

The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff of West Monroe Guest House and Jordan Hospice, for all the care and compassion that was given to Mrs. McCormick.

In honor our precious mom, we would appreciate all memorials to be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.