Judith Marie Benoit

She was born on February 29, 1940, in Lake Charles to Estelle Rush Hebert and Melvin Hebert. In the 1960’s she graduated from McNeese State University with a degree in education. She went back to college in the early 1980’s and earned a degree in accounting. She was an AARP tax aide for 25 years and served as secretary –treasurer statewide. She was a member of the Louisiana Engineering Society Auxiliary. She was a founding member of Fairview United Methodist Church, where she was a vital part of church life. She taught Sunday school and Bible school, was a member of the United Methodist Women, held numerous offices and served as the church’s treasurer for more than 20 years. She was a talented seamstress and did beautiful needlework.

She and her husband were married for 56 years. Their marriage was a model of commitment and companionship built on faith in God and each other. She was generous to a fault, unconditionally accepting of others and an attentive listener.

She is survived by her husband, James “Jim” Benoit; children, Ellen DeWitt and husband David of Moss Bluff; Tommy Benoit and wife Aleta of Moss Bluff; Joan Benoit and husband Stephen Atkinson of Katy, TX; Mary Benoit of Iota; sister, Cathy Lawson and husband Dennis of Sulphur; six grandchildren, Jeanette DeWitt-Kyle and husband Trevor, Emily DeWitt and Katie DeWitt of Lake Charles; Steven DeWitt and fiancée Brianna Jackson of Sidney, NE; Brandon Benoit of Moss Bluff; Ellen Atkinson of Katy, TX and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Jane Self and brother, Gary Hebert.

Her funeral will be 2:00pm, Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at Hixson Funeral Home in Lake Charles. Her son-in-law, the Rev. Dr. David DeWitt and nephew, Drew Mills will officiate. Visitation will be 5:00pm until 7:30pm Tuesday and resume Wednesday from 12 noon until time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be at Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Louisiana Methodist Children’s home.