Ms. Aimee Grillet
Ms. Aimee Grillet was born in Donaldsonville Louisiana. She was married to Bill Grillet and has lived in Houma many years. Ms. Grillet worked for the sugar industry in Sugar Land and moved back to Houma to work in the Government sector for the police jury for 28 years. She was once the President of “State of Secretary Treasure” for the Police Jury Association. Not only has she worked hard for the community, but she has been an avid volunteer for the community. She has dedicated her time to The Terrebonne Houma Library, Terrebonne Historical Society, Southdown Plantation and the Business and Professional Women’s Club, as well as, the Daughters of the American Revolution National Society. Ms. Grillet has been and is still very active. Today she gives her time to Louisiana Volunteers of Family and Country, Terrebonne Geneolgy Society and is involved with yoga, strength training, bingo, road trips and other social events within The Homestead. She made the decision to move to The Homestead in December 2005. I asked Ms. Grillet what made her want to move, and she said “I wanted to be independent.”

Ms. Dorothy Fuori
Ms. Dorothy Fuori was born in Liberty, Mississippi. She moved to Houma in 1940. She attended Terrebonne High School and graduated in 1944. She married Michael A. Fuori in 1978, who was from Long Island, New York. She has a step son, two grandchildren, and four great grandchildren, as well as, two brothers, two sisters, five nephews and two nieces. Ms. Dot made the decision to move to The Homestead because she’s a people person and she did not like living alone at home. She likes that she does not have to cook, there is always someone to talk to, and that she has made many new friends. Ms. Dot is very involved in activities at The Homestead. She is a member of the Food Committee, the Welcoming Committee and always attends the Resident Council meetings. She enjoys working her brain by playing brain games and learning new tidbits of knowledge. This year, Ms. Dot would like to attend more activities, get to know more about Terrebonne Parish and Louisiana by going to museums and reading history books. She would also like to travel to New York, Florida, and North Carolina.

Ms. Norma Harrington
Ms. Norma Harrington has been living in Houma since 1952. She was married to Clifford L. Harrington on January 18, 1943. Mr. Clifford worked at Halliburton and Ms. Norma raised three children and later worked at Sears for ten years. Ms. Norma is very active at The Homestead. She participates in road trips, cards and was one of the challenge trivia winners. Ms. Norma always dresses up for our theme nights adding laughter and tears to every occasion. I asked Ms. Norma why she moved to The Homestead. She replied, “I wanted security, and I did not like living in a big house all by myself.” Ms. Norma has made many friends at The Homestead. She is friends with a group of ladies that refer to themselves as the “Golden Girls”. I asked Ms. Norma what she liked about Assisted Living. She said, “I like the companionship and all the different activities.”

Mr. Percy & Ms. Barbara Zeringue
Percy and Barbara Zeringue married in 1951 and lived in New Orleans for most of their life raising five children. They lived in Houma in the 60’s and moved back here in 2005. Ms. Barbara was a nurse for twenty-six years graduating from Hotel Dieu. Mr. Percy was in the Navy from 1941-45 and then a salesman for Woodward Wight. Ms. Barbara is very active. She is involved with soccer, basketball, volleyball, trivia challenges, cards, road trips and more. I asked the Zeringue’s what encouraged their decision to live at The Homestead. They replied “We love Houma, it has a lot to offer and the people are very friendly.” The Zeringue’s are one of the four couples that live at The Homestead. I asked Ms. Barbara what she liked about assisted living. “You can come and go as you please, and I also like the staff and all my wonderful neighbors.”

Mr. Raymond Naquin
Mr. Raymond Naquin was born and raised in Thibodaux and he was one of six children. He met his wife Virgie and they had three daughters; Diane, Jennifer, and Gwen. Mr. Raymond has lived in the Thibodaux-Houma area his whole life. He joined the Army and served as a surgical technician during World War II. When he came back from the war, he and his wife started working in the drapery business. He owned the Houma Drapery Company for about 20 years, until he retired. Mr. Raymond is an active resident at The Homestead and served as our 1st Annual Mardi Gras Krewe of Carnival Court King in 2005. He enjoys music and singing. You can find Mr. Raymond sitting in the lobby, greeting everyone who comes to The Homestead.