Suzanne “Suzie” Spencer Richard, 65, of Lake Charles, passed away at 5:47 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, in a local hospital.
Mrs. Richard was born on March 24, 1957, in Elyria, Ohio, where she resided until moving to Lake Charles in 1981 where she met her husband. She worked as a warranty clerk for Collins Toyota, Lake Charles Dodge, and Lake Charles Diesel for many years and also ran the family business, Richard’s Hardware in Deridder. Mrs. Richard was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church.
She had many hobbies including sewing, arts and crafts, and reading. Her greatest joy in life was being a mother and grandmother who spoiled her kids and grandkids.
Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 40 years, Stephen Richard of Lake Charles; sons, Stevie Richard (Mandy) of Sulphur, and Shelby Richard (Kaytlyn) of Pollock, La.; siblings, Nancy Nickel (Jeff) of Morse, La., and Theresa Buford (Larry) of Taylor, Ark.; nephew, Dustin Guidry of Hackberry, La.; and her beloved grandchildren, Zoey, Caleb, and Jacob Richard.
Visitation will be held at Johnson Funeral Home (Lake Street in Lake Charles) beginning on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. with rosary being recited at 6 p.m. Visitation will resume on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until leaving for the church at 10:30 am. A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022, at St. Margaret Catholic Church. Fr. Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Burial will follow at 2 p.m. in Beauregard Cemetery in DeRidder under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Words of comfort to the family may be expressed at www.johnsonfuneralhome.net.