Suzann Scruggs Ferachi

Born in Oklahoma City, to Martha and Frank Scruggs, she was the cherished eldest of six siblings. As a young child, Sue moved with her family to Dallas, and later to Shreveport, where she spent her early school years. Her family later moved to Lafayette, where she attended Our Lady of Fatima High School. It was during her senior year that she was presented as a debutante with the Les Brigands de Lafitte. She went on to attend the University of Southwestern Louisiana, where she became a Kappa Delta, before transferring to LSU. It was there that she met the love of her life, Vincent Anthony Ferachi, and their love story blossomed into a beautiful, lifelong partnership for 55 years. Together, they raised a family founded on love, generosity, and devotion. She later graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University. Throughout her life, she was the epitome of selflessness. Her love for her family was boundless, and she poured her heart into everything she did. Whether it was her children, grandchildren, or those lucky enough to be called her friends, she gave of herself without hesitation or expectation of anything in return. Her generosity knew no bounds—she was the person you turned to in times of joy and sorrow alike, always there with a listening ear and comforting words. She was hardworking in every sense of the word, dedicated not just to her family but to every endeavor she pursued. She worked side by side with her beloved husband, Vince, at Capitol City Produce, where their partnership wasn’t just in building a fourth-generation family business, but also a legacy rooted in relationships, family and service.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Vince Ferachi, parents Frank and Martha Scruggs, her brothers Mark Kennedy Scruggs and Frank McGraw Scruggs, her sister Melissa Scruggs Weston and her husband Jay, brother-in-law William Stancliff, brother-in-law Hugh McDonnold, brother-in-law Gerald Ferachi, and her mother and father-in-law, Vincent C and Jennie Ferachi.

She leaves behind children Michael David Ferachi and his wife Amy, Paul Joseph Ferachi and his wife Candi, Lesley Ferachi Gremillion and her husband Guy, Jennifer Ferachi Kelley and her husband Keith, honorary son Russell Saia, and her beloved grandchildren Mary Claire Ferachi, Prentice Ferachi, Harrison Ferachi, Christopher Ferachi, Cameron Ferachi and wife Rainey, Keegan Ferachi and wife Baylee, Kennedy Ferachi, Carter Ferachi, Camille Ferachi, Jackson Gremillion, Emma Gremillion, Davis Kelley, and Ava Kelley. She is also survived by her loving sisters Charlotte Scruggs Tait and Patti Scruggs Stancliff, brother-in-law Norman Ferachi and his wife Beth and sister-in-law, Rita Ferachi.

Her legacy lives on through her family, friends and Capitol City Produce employees, who will forever carry her love, kindness, and wisdom in their hearts. She was deeply loved by her dear friend and caregiver Wendy Johnson and was grateful for the loving care provided by Loise, Rita, Thelma, and Miss Jay. The family also wishes to acknowledge the care provided by Fr. Cleo Milano and nurses Anne and Jennifer with Pinnacle Hospice. In lieu of flowers, a memorialization tribute may be directed to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank in her honor https://brfoodbank.org/?form=InTribute.

Visitation will be from 3:00 to 5:00 pm on Sunday, February 16 at Rabenhorst East. The Rosary will begin at 4:30pm. A service celebrating her life will be held on Monday, February 17 at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church at 10:00 am; which will be preceded by visitation at the church beginning at 9:00 am. Internment alongside her beloved husband will occur immediately following mass at OLOM Columbarium. She was an unwavering source of love and support, a friend to many, and a beloved matriarch whose influence will never fade. As we say goodbye to this remarkable woman, we know she will forever be with us in spirit, guiding us with her love, just as she always did in life. Rest in peace with Dad, Mom- Your love will live forever in the hearts of your family and all who are blessed enough to know you and be loved by you.