Beatrice Hantz Babineaux

Beatrice Babineaux, 84, of Lake Charles died at 4:01 AM on Thursday, October 13, 2016 in her residence.

Mrs. Babineaux was born on March 23, 1932 in Sulphur, LA and lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She attended Sulphur High School and was a graduate of LaGrange High School before furthering her education at McNeese State University. Mrs. Babineaux retired after 20 years of employment with the Calcasieu Parish School Board. She was a teacher’s aide with special education children, mostly the hearing impaired, at College Oaks Elementary School. She was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church and also belonged to Senior Circle.

She enjoyed exercising at Curves and Southwest Rehab and especially loved working in her yard and growing and nurturing flowers. Mrs. Babineaux was an excellent cook and cooked for everyone, including her adored puppies. She was known to enjoy a cold beer and a good margarita. Mrs. Babineaux was affectionately called the “joke lady” by many and could be heard saying “I’m gonna have fun” often. She never met a stranger and will be sorely missed by all who were blessed to have known her.

Those left to cherish her memory are a son, Carl Eric Babineaux (Carolyn) of Lake Charles; two daughters, Gail Tucker (Charles Molbert) of Lake Charles and Kay Lynn Hobbs (Doug) of Lafayette; a brother, Clyde Hantz, Jr. of Lake Charles; eight grandchildren, Jordan Smith, Si Tucker, Eric Babineaux (Cathy), Chris Babineaux (Brittney), Anne-Claire Babineaux, Alisabeth Rivers (Morgan), Lindsay Hobbs, and Adam Hobbs; and five great grandchildren, Bradley Henderson, Jackson, Jennings, and Isaac Rivers, and Owen Babineaux.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Solomon Babineaux; her parents, Agnes and Clyde Hantz, Sr.; and a son, David Alan Babineaux, and her sister-in-law, Mary Hantz.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Mrs. Babineaux’s caregivers, Lil Lasha and Angela Frederick for their care and compassion.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, October 17, 2016 at Christ the King Catholic Church. The Very Rev. Anthony M. Fontenot will officiate. Burial will follow in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation will begin on Sunday from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM in the funeral home with a rosary being recited at 6:00 PM. Visitation will continue on Monday from 8:00 AM until leaving for the church at 10:30 AM.