Lois Dufrene Ford, 88, a native of Des Allemands and a resident of Luling, passed away on Wednesday, May 9, 2018.
Visitation will be from 9:00 am until 11:00 am on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at Holy Family Catholic Church, Luling, LA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am Tuesday with burial to follow in St. Gertrude Cemetery, Des Allemands, LA.
She is survived by her husband, Peter J. Ford, Jr; sons, Peter J. Ford III (Rosie), Craig Ford (Candy); daughters, Ann Minnich (Barry), Jean Boudreaux (Butch), Joan Prejean (Ricky), Evelyn Bennett (Alan), Mary Allen (Randy) and Allison Bush (Rick); grandchildren, Peter IV, Benjamin and Joshua Ford, Tara Fuselier, April Haydel, Blaire and Annie Minnich, Cory Boudreaux, Kristen Lumar, Jake Prejean, Shelby Dube', Aaron, Austin and Annamarie Allen, Megan Bush and 20 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Landry and Lelia Dufrene; granddaughter, Ashley DeJean; brothers, Landry "Boley" Dufrene, Hugh "Nunnie" Dufrene, Loubelle Bye, Evelyn Dufrene and Elaine "Chunnie" Hue.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend to all who knew her.
Lois was a Holy Family volunteer who loved quilting, puzzles and travel. She graduated from Hahnville High School in 1947 as Class Valedictorian. She was a Touro School of Nursing graduate. She retired from St. Charles Hospital.
In lieu of flowers donations to Ashley DeJean Foundation, 220 Laurel Ct., Luling, LA 70070 preferred.
Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.