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Sandra Marie Pigott, 80, of Abbeville, La., passed away on October 25, 2022 in Lafayette, La., after a short illness.
Sandra is survived by her 4 boys; Mark, Barry, Guy and Robie and her 5 grandchildren; and her two sisters, Linda Kleinpeter and Janet Faulk.
Sandra was preceded in death by her husband, Glen Pigott; her parents, Prentice A. Meyers and Esther Marie Bohrer.
Sandra was the owner of Sisters’ House of Gifts for over 35 years. The people of Abbeville remember it as being a very special place for locals to shop and visit.
Sandra was loved by many and will be missed dearly by her family. There will be no service as requested.

Lois Allen Sudduth passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 27, 2022. She was the beloved wife of 59 years of Dr. Perry George Sudduth (deceased) and the loving mother of Cindy Sudduth Campisi (Lloyd), Jan Sudduth Judice (Bud), Scott Sudduth (Theresa), and Patti Sudduth Domengeaux (Jimmy). She was a wonderful Memom to her eight grandchildren: Leslie Campisi, Lauren Campisi Bone, Lia Campisi Reaves, Michele Domengeaux Kaufman, Meredith Domengeaux Rybacki, James Domengeaux, Jr., Emily Sudduth Daigle, and Hunter Sudduth; and to her ten great-grandchildren: George Bone, Harrison Reaves, Marguerite “Millie” Reaves, Lewis Reaves, Juliette Kaufman, Charlotte Kaufman, Celia Rybacki, Corinne Rybacki, Bentley Daigle, and Joseph Domengeaux. Lois is also survived by her nephew, Michael Skrmetta, and extended family members. She was predeceased by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Clyde Allen (Inez Marguerite Carlos), and her sister, Richalyn Allen Skrmetta.
Originally from Biloxi, Mississippi, Lois graduated from Biloxi High School and Southwestern Louisiana Institute (SLI) where she was a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha (ASA) sorority. Following her graduation from SLI, she was a lower elementary teacher in Biloxi and New Orleans.
She moved to Abbeville with her family in 1959 where she made life-long friends, particularly with her supper club, bridge club, and Fortnighly Club members. She enjoyed fishing, having won the Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo in 1964, cooking, gardening, music, and dancing. She was unflappable, always poised, elegant, and made the best hand-cut shoestring French fries. Her family will remember fondly the decades of family holidays she hosted, the adventures she led, and the card games she played.
The family would like to extend its sincerest gratitude to her sitters: Paula, Tammy, Hilda, Diana, Kristina, and Regina. They would also like to thank the staff of the Vermilion at Eastridge Assisted Living Community, Hospice of Acadiana, and all of the medical professionals who provided compassionate care to her over the years.
Private Funeral Services were held and conducted by Reverend Louis Richard, Pastor of St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church. Pallbearers were James Domengeaux, Jr., Hunter Sudduth, Jason Bone, Dr. Joshua Reaves, William Kaufman, Thomas Rybacki, and Colton Daigle.
In lieu of flowers, the Sudduth Family has requested that donations be made to Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston St., Suite 200, Lafayette, LA 70503.
Funeral arrangements were handled by Vincent Funeral Home, 209 S. St. Charles St., Abbeville, LA 70510.

What do you do when you turn 100? You celebrate with your children, of course. And that is what Jeanne Hebert Domingue did on her milestone birthday.
Domingue celebrated with her five children at Woodbriar Assisted Living in Maurice.
She is not surprised to reach the 100-year mark because she has had relatives live to 102 and 103 years old.
“I am 100 years old today,” said Domingue. “All my kids are with me, so I am very happy.”
Her children traveled from Florida, Texas, Colorado, and Arizona to share in this special occasion.
Her children are Rita DeBries, Michael, Garry, Ron and Clare Domingue.
They ate with her at Woodbriar Assisted Living, where she is the oldest resident.
She was born in Parks, Louisiana, and graduated from SLI (now the University of Louisiana). While married and living in Lafayette, she worked different jobs and enjoyed volunteering at her church and other hospitals. In addition, she was active in the Catholic Daughters.
She was married Robert Domingue until he died in 1995. He was 79. After that, she lived alone and still drove until she was 91. She has lived in different assisted living facilities for the last few years.
Domingue has lived throughout modern history from the Great Depression, World War II, the segregation era, the first moon landing, and much more.
Domingue advised on what it takes to live to be 100.
“Live one day at a time,” she said. “My faith has seen me through. I have been blessed in many ways. I have friends and have traveled. I have accomplished everything in life I wanted. I am happy.”
Domingue has survived COVID in the last two years. She was active until she fractured her kneecap and is in a wheelchair today.
She added, “I take things as they come. My life has been fulfilled. So I will accept whatever comes my way. That has been the hardest thing - acceptance.”

ABBEVILLE – Funeral service for Clara Elizabeth Johnson Landry is scheduled for Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Mary Congregational Church – 213 S. Louisiana Street-- with burial in St. Paul Cemetery. Pastor Kevin Williams will officiate the service.
Visitation will be from 9:00 A.M. until time of service.
Clara Elizabeth Johnson Landry was born September 29, 1945 to the union of Zelma Carmona and Gus Johnson of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Clara accepted Christ at an early age under the leadership of Rev. Livous. She was baptized at New Gideon Baptist Church in Valley Park, Baton Rouge, LA. Clara was faithful in her Christian walk with Christ. She had an unconditional love for children, and took her role as a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, nanny, and best friend very seriously. She helped many family members with their children. It was nothing but love when she opened her doors to take in other people’s children. Clara was a mama to many children. She helped to raise many of our nieces, nephews, and cousins. If you needed a place to sleep or stay, her door was always open. She gladly welcomed you in. She loved to sing and cook. In fact, she specialized in frying chicken.
Clara worked as a cook for Food Etc. for over 15 years. She was later employed by the Vermilion Parish School Board as a cafeteria cook where she served until retiring.
Clara also loved to fish. It was nothing for her to take you to her favorite fishing spot and spend the entire day laughing and talking. She never had the heart to say “no” to anyone. If you needed her to take you anywhere, she became your taxi driver. She would baby sit any child, your dog, and yes even your cat, you just had to ask.
Clara was called from labor to reward on Saturday, October 22, 2022. She is preceded in death by her mother Zelma Carmona, father, Gus Johnson of Baton Rouge, LA; one brother, Max Johnson; three sisters-in-law, Dianna Ray Landry, Marilyn Baptist, and Lillian Grace Landry of Abbeville, LA; and a special road dog friend as she would say, Gwendolyn Davis of Abbeville, LA.
Clara leaves to cherish her sweet memories, her loving husband John Allen Landry of 52 years of marriage; one daughter, Shelly Fontenot (Randy) of Oberlin, LA; three brothers-in-law, Floyd James Landry, Sr., Herbert Rickey Landry and Richard Landry all of Abbeville, LA; two sisters-in-law, Pauline Scott Landry of Lafayette and Dianne Mouton Landry of Abbeville, LA; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends who will miss her dearly.
Kinchen Funeral Home, Inc. – 218 N. St. Valerie Street (337) 898-9595 -- is in charge of final arrangements. Additionally, condolences to the family may be expressed on our website at: www.kinchenfuneralhome.com.