Lily Bird Lodge, circa 1850
Jimmy married Dee Dee Hebert of New Orleans. Together they raised their four
girls and traveled the world with the U.S. Air Force before retiring in New
Orleans. A. G. married a local girl from Magnolia, Ms., Virginia Dare Payne
and remained in Osyka, where they raised their daughter, Lynn. A. G. lived a
full life until his recent death in Osyka at age 84. He is perhaps best remembered
for his work on behalf of the outdoors and the environment, which included many
noteworthy high level governmental appointments. Virginia and Lynn continue
to live in the family compound in the home that was once occupied by Pinkie’s
mother Ida Simmons. After graduation from Saint Mary of the Pines, Irene married
the love of her life, David Legier, a young business executive and moved to
New Orleans where they raised their family of three girls and two boys until
her untimely death at age 39.
Now after three quarters of a century, our family home, named for me, has again
been lovingly restored to its original beauty and charm, with all of the modern
conveniences. The family welcomes you to visit and experience Lily Bird Lodge
first hand, as we all did for so many years.
