Dorothy “Sis” Keller Lirette, 97, a native and resident of Hahnville, LA, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2020.
Visitation will be from 9:30 am until 10:30 am on Monday, August 10, 2020 at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, Hahnville, LA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 am on Monday with burial to follow in Holy Rosary Cemetery, Taft, LA.
She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca “Becky” Henderson (Michael); son, Keith Anthony Lirette (Joan); grandchildren, Tanya Henderson Galland (Todd), Brett Henderson (Lenzie), Logan Lirette (Jennifer) and Tyler Lirette (Aubry); great grandchildren, Cameron and Colin Galland, Haydynn, Sloan and Hayz Henderson and Landon, Chase and Aaron Lirette.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hilton A. Lirette; parents, Theodore Keller Sr. and Amanda Keller; brothers, Richard and Theodore Keller, Jr. and sister, Elvire Gravois.
Sis was a retired secretary for the Department of Children and Family Services. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Hahnville Homemakers, St. Charles Parish Hospital Pink Ladies Volunteers (27 years) and Busy Bees.
She was an avid sports fan enjoying high school, college and professional football and baseball. She was the greatest LSU fan of all times having season tickets for nearly 50 years. She only stopped going when she physically couldn’t get up the ramps.
Special thanks to the Luling Living Center for the wonderful and compassionate care they have given to Mom. Special thanks to Cherie, Dawn, Regina, Cindy, Caroline, April and Leroy. Special thanks to caregiver Alison Mitchell. You are all God’s angels here on earth.
Her devotion to her religion was apparent in everything she did. She didn,t talk the talk she walked it. She was ready to help anyone in need and did so with a kind and sweet spirit. God blessed us with her for 97 years and she will be missed by all who knew her.
In lieu of flowers masses or contributions to the American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association.
Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.