The People Project:
Kimberly Melancon
By Ashley & Andrew LeSaicherre | July 21, 2021
Meet Kimberly Melancon!
Kimberly is originally from Boothville, Louisiana in Plaquemines parish. She is the second of 7 children. She married a military man and moved many times during her marriage. They had 3 children (Shaun, Michelle, and Rebecca), who are now adults and she has 3 grandchildren (Alyssa, Jase, and Abigail) whom she adores. She is now married to Billy, and they moved to Ponchatoula in 2015.
We want to thank Kimberly for spending some time with us and letting us get to know about her life and her love of the area.
Q: What led you to your current career?
A: I am volunteering at the Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce. I love to volunteer and am not ready to retire!
Q: How long have you lived or worked in the area?
A: We moved here from Slidell in 2015 to be closer to family.
Q: What is your favorite childhood memory?
A: Spending time at my grandmother's home in Buras, Louisiana. All of my cousins and siblings would play and have the best time. We would go monthly and for holidays.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be? And why?
A: I would love to show Billy all the places I lived, especially Hawaii, Washington D.C. and Maine.
Q: What is your favorite movie? What is the first movie you saw in a theater?
A: The Wizard of Oz is my favorite movie. First movie I remember seeing in the theater was the original King Kong.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
A: Learn to play piano!
Q: What is your favorite music or an artist/band that you would like to see (dead or alive)?
A: Eric Clapton, and we have tickets to see him when he comes to New Orleans soon!
Q: What current or former business makes you the most nostalgic about the area?
A: C.J'.s Antiques & Collectibles. Mr. C.J. lived next door to us and watched my siblings and I grow up. I loved getting hugs from Mr. C.J.
Q: If you could choose one person to go to lunch with that you’ve never met, who is it and where would you go?
A: I have never met Governor John Bel Edwards. I would like to go get a burger with him. Or Tony Evans and his daughter Priscilla Shirer.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique that you love about the area?
A: Downtown Ponchatoula.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
A: Still living here with Billy. Hopefully with more grandbabies!
Q: What is something interesting that most people don’t know about you (even friends or family)?
A: I have moved 17 times, and my kids were born in different military bases or hospitals. Shaun was born in Charleston at a Navy Hospital, Michelle was born in Fairfield, California on an Air Force base, and Rebecca was born in Hawaii at an Army Hospital. And I had natural childbirth for all 3!
Q: What is a word or phrase that comes to mind when you think of the word “Home”?
A: Family
Q: If you could have a full-time staff member that is fully paid for, what would that be? (Chef, housekeeper, driver, coach, personal trainer, etc.)
A: An assistant for scheduling both personal and professional appointments.
Q: Most commonly used emoji?
A: Praying hands.
Q: If you could have a superpower, what would it be?
A: Continuous endurance
Q: Do you have a hobby?
A: I like to craft! I make wreaths, table scapes. I like to decorate on a budget.
Q: What is something you are most proud of?
A: My family- my kids and my husband.
Who would YOU like for us to get to know?
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