New Orleans has lost one of its most endearing characters and a former queen of Krewe du Vieux. Condolences to her family, friends and fans.
I had the honor of meeting Colleen earlier this year at a krewe dinner and soon found out that, through her old age and infirmity, she retained a great and unexpected sense of humor. Former krewe royalty were introduced by year of their reign. GiO stood up, said hello and jiggled her chest in true GiO fashion. When it was Colleen’s turn, she looked at GiO, tried to jiggle her chest (as seen above), couldn’t, picked up her chest to wave it about, laughed out loud and sat down, still chortling. The room howled at her! Only in New Orleans, baby, only in New Orleans.
Thanks for the memories … and mammaries, Colleen.
