Lois Allen Sudduth

Abbeville—Lois Allen Sudduth passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 27, 2022. She was the beloved wife of 59 years of Dr. Perry George Sudduth (deceased) and the loving mother of Cindy Sudduth Campisi (Lloyd), Jan Sudduth Judice (Bud), Scott Sudduth (Theresa), and Patti Sudduth Domengeaux (Jimmy). She was a wonderful Memom to her eight grandchildren: Leslie Campisi, Lauren Campisi Bone, Lia Campisi Reaves, Michele Domengeaux Kaufman, Meredith Domengeaux Rybacki, James Domengeaux, Jr., Emily Sudduth Daigle, and Hunter Sudduth; and to her ten great-grandchildren: George Bone, Harrison Reaves, Marguerite “Millie” Reaves, Lewis Reaves, Juliette Kaufman, Charlotte Kaufman, Celia Rybacki, Corinne Rybacki, Bentley Daigle, and Joseph Domengeaux.  Lois is also survived by her nephew, Michael Skrmetta, and extended family members.  She was predeceased by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Clyde Allen (Inez Marguerite Carlos), and her sister, Richalyn Allen Skrmetta.

Originally from Biloxi, Mississippi, Lois graduated from Biloxi High School and Southwestern Louisiana Institute (SLI) where she was a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha (ASA) sorority.  Following her graduation from SLI, she was a lower elementary teacher in Biloxi and New Orleans.

She moved to Abbeville with her family in 1959 where she made life-long friends, particularly with her supper club, bridge club, and Fortnighly Club members.  She enjoyed fishing, having won the Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo in 1964, cooking, gardening, music, and dancing.  She was unflappable, always poised, elegant, and made the best hand-cut shoestring French fries.   Her family will remember fondly the decades of family holidays she hosted, the adventures she led, and the card games she played.

The family would like to extend its sincerest gratitude to her sitters: Paula, Tammy, Hilda, Diana, Kristina, and Regina. They would also like to thank the staff of the Vermilion at Eastridge Assisted Living Community, Hospice of Acadiana, and all of the medical professionals who provided compassionate care to her over the years.

Private Funeral Services were held and conducted by Reverend Louis Richard, Pastor of St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church. Pallbearers were James Domengeaux, Jr., Hunter Sudduth, Jason Bone, Dr. Joshua Reaves, William Kaufman, Thomas Rybacki, and Colton Daigle.

In lieu of flowers, the Sudduth Family has requested that donations be made to Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston St., Suite 200, Lafayette, LA 70503.