Memorial services released for State Sen. Jean Breaux

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Senate Democratic Caucus released details about memorial services for recently deceased Indiana State Sen. Jean Breaux Wednesday afternoon.

Sen. Breaux’s lying-in-state will take place at the rotunda of the Indiana Statehouse on April 5. The public viewing will take place from 4 p.m. through 7 p.m., with the official program beginning at 5 p.m. The statehouse is located at 200 West Washington Street.

A celebration of life will occur at Mount Carmel Baptist Church the following day on April 6, with the viewing set to last from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The official service will begin at 11 a.m. The church’s address can be found at 9610 East 42 Street.

The news release also said that State Sen. Breaux’s family has asked that attendees donate to the National Kidney Foundation instead of donating flowers.

Breaux passed away on March 20 after dealing with ongoing health issues that prevented her from participating in the 2024 legislative session.

Before her passing, Breaux released a statement saying she wanted to focus on “enjoying the time I have left surrounded by my loved ones.” The statement recollected her proudest moments from serving nearly two decades as a statehouse senator.

These included her efforts to improve Indiana’s Black infant and mother mortality rates and access to healthy food while working to address historical poverty, gun violence and reproductive justice.

Breaux served in the Indiana Senate since 2006 and has also participated as a member of the Indiana Recycling Market Development Board and the Medicaid Advisory Commission. Breaux represents District 34, which includes portions of Center, Lawrence, Warren and Washington townships in Marion County.

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