Lizzie Belle Haydel Venus

Lizzie Belle Haydel Venus passed away peacefully into eternity on August 28, 2013 at the age of 89 trusting fully in the grace and mercy of her Lord, Jesus Christ. A native of Convent, LA and a resident of Lutcher for the past 59 years, she was a retired grocery store owner and operator, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Joseph L. Venus, parents Victorin Fernand Haydel and Lizzie Belle Tamplain Haydel. Her brothers, Paul V., Dr. Henry Lawrence, Gordon J. and sister, Olga Pertuit Champton.

She is survived by a daughter, Bertha and husband, Robert(Robbo) Louque, Paulina; a son, Charles and wife, Gina, Laplace: six grandchildren, Robert(Bo) Louque and wife Hollie, Mary E. Bush and husband, Chris, Meagan N. Gilley and husband, Randall; Josef L. & Jacob C. Venus, and Emma Claire Schumert; Five great grandchildren and 2 on the way, Lysia, Alek, Colin, Alex and Ethan; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was an active member of the St. Joseph’s Parish Church Cluster, RENEW groups and was a committed Adorer at the Lutcher Chapel for numerous years. She was a volunteer at the Lutcher Sr. Citizen Center and was an avid NY Yankee, Saints, LSU and Lutcher fan.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 31, 2013 at H.C. Alexander Funeral Home, 2208 Jefferson Highway, Lutcher, from 9 AM to 11:45 AM with a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Paulina, LA at 12 noon. Condolences may be expressed at www.hcalexanderfh.com