Liz Arceneaux

Lizzie Mae Lofton Arceneaux was born to the late Samuel and Rose Dell Lofton on February 18, 1948, in Franklin, Louisiana. Lizzie graduated from Kashmere Gardens High School in 1967 and received her Bachelor’s degree in 1972 and Master’s Degree in 1978 both from Texas Southern University (TSU).

After receiving her Bachelor's Degree, she began working at NASA, but found her passion was teaching. She began her teaching career at Forest Brook High School in the Mathematics Department. She worked at various schools throughout her 40-year career and received many accolades and awards. Her greatest rewards were the success of her children and students. Liz, then chose to return to North Forest ISD and later retired from MB Smiley High School in 2010.

Her love for teaching continued as she dedicated her life as a Jehovah’s Witness on July 7, 1990. She attended pioneer school and served as full-time Pioneer for many years. Her strong faith and relationship with Jehovah were very important. Liz was committed to virtually attending meetings and studying her Bible for as long as she was able to. Her love for Jehovah was so great that she wanted to save everyone she came in contact with. She always taught her kids, that if someone has a pulse you talk to them. Liz definitely practiced what she preached, she literally talked to everyone she met and impacted them.

She was preceded by her parents, Samuel and Rose Dell Lofton. Sisters: Lucille Hatcherson, Sherry Lofton.

She leaves to cherish her memories: her previous husband, Raymond Arceneaux Sr.; two Beautiful Daughters, Andrea Arceneaux Dibble (Dwayne), Amy Arceneaux Fields (Niko); Son Raymond Arceneaux Jr., and Bonus Son Ray Williams.

Grandchildren: Craig Morris Jr. (Chasity), Dwayne Dibble Jr., Chasity Smith (Devonta), Alyssa Fields, Niko Fields, Alexis Arceneaux, Rayshun Arceneaux, Raymond Arceneaux, Rayden Arceneaux, Caroled Medina (Rafael), Shatara Hubbard, Tearra Beasley ( John), Brianne Cotton (Brandon).

Great-grandchildren: London Morris, Demarrion Garner, Craig Morris III, Aniyah Morris, Devonta Smith, Giannah Smith, Evan Dibble, Jelahni & Jaleyah Dibble.

Sisters: Rose Thompson, Sandria Mims (Leon), Gertrude Rayon, Carolyn Gant, Nell Holt (Raymond), Brothers Samuel Lofton, Carlton Lofton; Uncle Charles Phillip (Addie).

A visitation for Liz will be held Saturday, February 24, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Brookside Funeral Home, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, TX 77039. A funeral service will occur Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 11:00 AM. A burial committal will occur Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Brookside Memorial Park.