Suzanne Maria Knight Porché

Suzanne Maria Knight Porché, Lake Charles, Louisiana passed away at 2:22 PM on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at Sage Oak of Lake Charles Assisted Living Facility.

Mrs. Porché was born on February 13, 1946 in Lake Charles where she lived most of her life. Following her graduation from St. Charles Academy, she continued her studies at McNeese State University, earning her Bachelors Degree in Education. She later earned her Masters and Masters + 30 degrees. During her early college days, she was a member of Chi Omega Sorority.

Mrs. Porché served many schools in Calcasieu Parish, but most of her teaching career was spent at Pearl Watson Elementary School. She was recognized for her dedication with the Excellence in Reading Teacher of the Year Award in 1990-91. She was also recognized for her 36 years of faithful service in 2004.

Suzanne was a strong woman of the Catholic faith, and a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. She took pleasure in reading and praying the rosary. Trips to Europe were special highlights that included France, Spain, Italy, Medjugorje, Prague and Ireland. Travels with her husband, Glenn were made extra special together in their motor home. They once decided to extend their visit to Nova Scotia, where they stayed for several springs and summers. There, they enjoyed meeting and making new friends, visits from their Louisiana family, gardening and developing a deeper love for their Acadian roots. Suzanne’s days were enriched with her family, and her two dogs, T-Bay and Suavé.

Those left to cherish her memory are, her loving husband of 48 years, Norman Glenn Porche’ of Lake Charles; her children, Kim Porché Sillyman (Randy) and Philip Porché, both of Lake Charles; her grandchildren, Savannah Sillyman Lape (Wes) and Gabrielle Sillyman Reising (Justin); her great grandchildren, Addisyn, Thompson and Davis Lape, all of Charlotte, NC; and her siblings, Stephanie Cousté (Tom), Melanie Pesson, both of Lake Charles, Venise Ortego (Rick) of Lafayette, LA, and John Knight, of Galveston, TX.

Suzanne was preceded in death by her parents, Elray and Estelle Knight.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Monday, January 15, 2024 in Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. Father Paul Jussen will serve as Celebrant. Burial will follow in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Sunday, January 14, 2024 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM, with a rosary being recited at 6:00 PM.

All are invited to continue celebrating Suzanne’s life with us after the funeral at the home of Anise Morein, 5661 Waterside Dr., Lake Charles, LA 70607.