Susan Lynette Christ

Susan Lynette Christ (neé Boudreaux) was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on the 27th of June 1941, and grew up in hard-working, tight-knit clan who prioritized faith, family, and service to others. “Nannie”, as she was affectionately called by family, was the second born of ten children, a role she embraced with strength, wit, and an innate sense of duty that would guide her entire life.

Susan learned resiliency at a young age after moving to many cities and houses while welcoming the ever-growing number of younger siblings. She was the keeper of common sense and the voice of both reason and rebellion. She was fiercely loyal and deeply dependable. Her older sister Ann may have been the “boss”, but Nannie was the “enforcer”.

She was strong in faith, attending Catholic all-girls academies throughout the families moves. She was an exceptional athlete and very popular among her peers. At Mount Carmel Academy in Lafayette, Louisiana, she thrived and was crowned Frosh Queen her freshman year. Another move took the family to Houston, Texas, where she enrolled and graduated from St. Agnes Academy, double lettering in volleyball and basketball.

Susan was a great manager and “enforcer”, thus making her career as an executive assistant invaluable. She bought her first car, a Metropolitan, with her own earnings, and always dressed impeccably. Her independence and pride left a deep impression on her younger siblings.

She met her husband of 63 years, Lu Christ, at a Catholic Singles Mixer in Houston. They were married and began raising a family in West University Place, where she was ever involved in her children’s lives and activities. She became involved in local government and started a family carnival called “The Splash Bash” which grew and became a well anticipated annual event to kick-off summer. She was a fixture at West University Little League Program where her sons played, and she was instrumental in starting the West University Girls Softball Program so her daughters could play also. She never missed any of her children’s sporting events. She coached, she volunteered, was room mom, served on PTA, and served on counsels within West University local government. She selflessly dedicated her time to her family and community.

Susan loved sports and being outdoors. She especially loved to go crabbing and fishing in Galveston Bay and taught not only her children to enjoy these activities and outings, but also many nieces, nephews, and friends. Her greatest joy was fishing all day and then having people over to her back yard to share in her gains.

She was a phenomenal cook—famous for her seafood gumbo, dirty rice, spinach Madeline, pralines, buttermilk pies, pecan pies, and the uncanny ability to make a delicious casserole from whatever was in her fridge. She didn’t need a recipe - just a challenge. She taught each of her children and granddaughters to cook, and they will forever cherish the memories of her stovetop and table.

Later in life, she and her sisters, sometimes with their husbands ... sometimes not, traveled frequently in what they affectionately called their “travel club.” These trips were filled with laughter, shared stories, and the closeness of true companionship. And maybe a few slot machines and blackjack tables.

She will forever be known for her honesty – sometimes sharp, always sincere – and her protectiveness of her family – someone who made you feel seen and fiercely loved. She always fought for the underdog. She was the first to show up, always with food, when a friend or family was ill or grieving. She had wise words for those in doubt. Those were her daily callings – a life of quiet heroism. She didn’t ask for recognition, but left a legacy in every person she fed, guided, corrected, protected, and loved. She was a force of nature. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Shirley Boudreaux and her brother, Gary Boudreaux.

Susan’s strength and spirit will live on through her husband of 63 years, Lumir “Lu” Christ; her sons Bryan Christ & wife Stacey and Charlie Christ & wife Evans; her daughters Stacy Christ and Cami Goff & husband John; her granddaughters Lucie & Lily Melcher and Madeline & Sara Christ; her step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren Sarah Goff Klaus (Bennett, Collins & Charlie), Travis Goff and wife Shelby (John Winston, Will & Aubrey), Christopher Goff and wife Averi (Georgia Mae & Annabelle); her remaining eight siblings Ann Marmande (Burt), Dona Clay (Al), Glen Boudreaux (Honi), Frances Benesh, Mary Graham (Glenn), Dan Boudreaux (Manfred Dehmer), Jenny Boudreaux, Paula Steakley (David); her 18 nieces & nephews and 26 great-nieces & nephews; and numerous cousins throughout Louisiana with whom she remained close for decades.

The recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held on Friday, the 15th of August at four o'clock in the afternoon, followed by a visitation with the family from half-past four o'clock in the afternoon until 6 o'clock in the evening in the grand foyer and Jasek Chapel of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive in Houston.

A Mass of Christian Burial is to be offered at half-past ten o'clock in the morning on Saturday, the 16th of August at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 6800 Buffalo Speedway in Houston.

The family would like to thank the beautiful caregivers at The Village of Southampton who took care of her as she transitioned to life everlasting.

In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions in Susan’s honor may be directed to The Brookwood Community, where her sister, Jenny Boudreaux, has been a resident for over 30 years, by visiting the link below under "Donations".