Shelley Lavergne - Employee Spotlight

Shelley Lavergne
Furniture Prep & Repair - Lafayette, LA Distribution Center

Shelley has been with Home Furniture Plus Bedding since August 28th, 2019, fulfilling her position as a furniture prepper and repair technician at our Distribution Center (DC). Shelley has been in the furniture business for 44 years. She started developing her skills dealing with upholstery repair and re-covering while working at Romero’s Upholstery in Scott, LA. Over the years her skills further developed while employed at Robicheaux Furniture and Olinde’s Furniture, both of Lafayette, LA.

What do you like best about your job? 

When asked what she likes most about her job Shelley replied, “I take great pride in my job. I’m really picky about how my work comes out and I want to make sure that our customers are happy! If you keep them happy, they’ll keep coming back!”

Faith Dorsey, Co-Distribution Center Manager, adds:
“Shelley has been a team member at our DC since August of 2019. She is a furniture repair specialist and takes pride in making sure her repairs are undetectable. She has great skill in returning the original look and beauty to furniture that has been damaged or lost its functionality. Every day can result in torn fabric, scratched surfaces, or broken hinges. No job is too large or small. She will apply her knowledge and get it done right.”

When Shelley is not at work: 

When Shelley is not working she says, “I stay busy at home. I love the outdoors, cooking, restoring antiques, listening to classic rock and roll music, and relaxing with my dog Jag. My passion is helping people out. Actually, my long-standing nickname has been ‘McGiver’ because I love helping others!” 

The ONE thing most co-workers may not know is:

“Back in the day, I worked at my great grandparent’s family farm in Opelousas, LA raising our own food and churning milk into butter. I also hunted, trapped, skinned, and sold the furs! Also, in my younger days, I was a bodybuilder!” Shelley says. 

Advice for anyone wishing to join our Home Furniture Team:

When asked what advice she would give to anyone wishing to join the Home Furniture Team Shelley replied, “To do your job to the best of your ability and to always have a smile. Home Furniture has great benefits and one of the best benefits is the great family atmosphere here!”


Born in New Orleans, LA, and raised in Sunset, LA, Shelley resides in Carencro, LA with her rescue dog, Jag. Shelley also has two grown sons, Brandon and Dylan.