Elaythea "Susie" Leblue

Elaythea “Susie” LeBlue, 93, of Lake Charles, LA, died on Friday, February 12, 2016 in a local care facility.

Mrs. LeBlue was born July 15, 1922 in West Mansfield, OH and was the only daughter of seven children. She played high school basketball and baseball and moved to Louisiana in 1947, calling Cameron Parish home for most of her life. Although she had her Cosmetology License, she spent most of her time taking care of her family. Mrs. LeBlue was a member of Big Lake Gospel Tabernacle and enjoyed years of volunteering at Resthaven Nursing Home, where she would read the Bible to others. She was an amazing seamstress who also enjoyed cooking and will always be remembered for her Christmas parties. She was loved by all who knew her.

Mrs. LeBlue is survived by her step-children, Elray LeBleu of Big Lake, LA and Lillie Zimmerman of Dallas, TX; fourteen grandchildren two of which she held especially close to her heart, Angela Jouett and husband Jeffrey and Buck Stephenson and wife Lacey; twenty-six great-grandchildren; thirty-five great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews all over the country.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Arsand LeBlue; step-children, Irene Stephenson, Joseph LeBleu and Harold LeBleu; her parents, John Sherman and Addy Armondtrout; and six brothers.

Her funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, February 15, 2016 at the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel. Jody Barrilleaux will serve as the celebrant. Burial will follow in Pujol Cemetery in Big Lake, LA. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Sunday from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and continue on Monday from 8:00 AM until the start of the service.

The family would like to express a special word of thanks to the faculty and staff at High Hope Care Center for the care and compassion given.