Elder Johnson Babineaux

Elder Johnson Babineaux of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away peacefully in her home on December 2, 2016.  

Elder was born on February 9, 1933, to Tonis and Leona Johnson in Basile, Louisiana.  She later moved with her family to Lake Charles and married Burdon L. Babineaux on March 19, 1949.  They had three sons and raised their family in south Lake Charles.  After Burt retired, Elder and Burt moved to their camp, where they enjoyed many wonderful years of fishing twice a day on Toledo Bend Lake.  Elder spent her life as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker.  She will always be remembered for her feisty spirit, her coconut cake (a secret family recipe), and all the homemade candies she loved making for her children, grandchildren, family and friends during the holiday seasons.  Elder was most proud of the family she leaves behind to cherish her memory.

Elder is survived by her devoted husband of nearly sixty-eight years, Burdon L. Babineaux; her son, Perry Babineaux and wife Renee; her daughter-in-law, Donna Mott Babineaux; six grandchildren: Shelley Bouillion and husband, Blake; Jill Robert and husband, Ralph; Julie Richard and husband, Ned; Cindi Gott and husband, Aaron; Curtis (“Boogie”) Babineaux and wife, Samantha; Jeremy Babineaux; and, Heith Babineaux; and eleven great-grandchildren.   Elder is also survived by all of her siblings: Della Comeaux, Beverly Williams-Royer, Ann Bergeron, Ellie Paxton, Jean Verret and husband, Larry, and Lloyd Johnson and wife, Margorie (“Jo”).

Elder was preceded in death by her sons, Michael L. Babineaux and Curtis P. Babineaux, Sr., and her grandson, Chad Babineaux.

Visitation will be held at Johnson’s Funeral home on Sunday, December 4, 2016, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with a rosary service at 5 p.m.  Visitation will continue on Monday, December 5, 2016, beginning at 9 a.m., followed by a funeral service at Johnson’s Funeral Home at 11 a.m. and burial at Consolata Cemetery. The Very Reverend Anthony Fontenot will officiate.