Audrey Lee Carriere Riggs

On August 21, 1933, a beautiful baby girl was born to Edna Biagas and Willie Carriere, Sr., in Opelousas, Louisiana. She was one of ten children, five boys and five girls, and was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic Church. She later met and married the love of her life, Ollie Riggs, on June 7, 1952. Shortly thereafter, they moved to Lake Charles, where they made their home and built a life centered on faith and devotion to those they loved most. From their union, God blessed them with three precious daughters, Janice, Judy, and Cynthia.

Audrey was a founding member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, where she faithfully attended the four o'clock Mass. Her faith was a quiet and steady presence in her life, reflected in the rosary she lovingly prayed each evening with her husband-a cherished ritual that spoke to her deep spiritual devotion.

A talented and creative woman, she delighted in tending her flowers, sewing, and creating ceramics. With loving hands and a generous heart, she sewed every stitch of her daughters' clothing from birth until their college years. She was also known for her love of cooking and found her greatest joy in gathering family around the table. Audrey had a joyful spirit and loved to laugh, dance, and listen to Zydeco music.

Family always came first for Audrey. She was a proud and loving grandmother who delighted in spoiling her grandchildren and being present in their lives. Fiercely independent by nature, she lived by her favorite saying, "Let me do," carrying herself with confidence and grace. Known for her impeccable style, she loved to shop and took great pride in her appearance, always presenting herself with elegance and care.

Her favorite time of year was Christmas, when her home transformed into a celebration of the season, filled with red décor and a warmth that reflected her generous heart. During this time, her home was especially full of family, love, and togetherness, just as she liked it.

Audrey Lee Carriere Riggs, 92, passed away at 6:10 p.m. on Saturday, December 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Her memory and spirit will forever be cherished and carried on by her loving husband of 73 years, Ollie Riggs; her daughters, Janice Roberts (Clenord "Booman") and Cynthia Naylor (Dexter); her sister, Anna Lee Fisher; her grandchildren, Kelvin Naylor, Jr. (ShaRhonda), Ashley Roberts, Jarett Naylor, Jeremy Roberts (Kaleisha), Jason Valmont, and Dr. Brittni Metoyer (Rusty); her great-grandchildren, Karsyn Naylor, Kobe Naylor, Averie Roberts, Blayke Sams, Jeremiah Roberts, Bradleigh Sams, Aerie Metoyer, Solene Metoyer, and Liliana Roberts, all of Lake Charles, Louisiana; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and Godchildren.

Audrey was preceded in death by her daughter, Judy Riggs Valmont; her parents, Edna and Willie Carriere, Sr.; and her siblings, Celestine Guidry, Louis Carriere, Freddie Carriere, Gilbert Carriere, Willie Carriere, Jr., Ariel Carriere, Rosalie James, and Ruby Fields.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation will be held in the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., with the rosary recited at 11:00 a.m.