Marian Lynn Coward, 80, of DeQuincy, La., passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, at DeQuincy Memorial Hospital. She was born to her late parents, Mattie Grey Johnson and Shorty Vernice Hardy Coward on Nov. 4, 1942, in DeQuincy, La. She loved Rock concerts, NHRA Drag Racing, Boiled Crabs, and loved attending Hixson-Snider’s Monthly LIFT program, and Senior Center where she loved participating in various activities. A special part of her life was her family’s animals, especially Bailey. In Marian’s younger years, she worked for Theriot Milford and Dunn in Lake Charles and in her later working years, she retired from Phelps Correctional after many years of service.
She is survived by her daughter, Alma Castaneda Soileau (Buddy) of Sulphur, La.; sister, Sheila Coward Carter of Slidell, La.; grandson, Hunter Ryan Soileau; along with two nieces, Christi Marcantel (Tony) and Angela Frost (Brownie).
Marian was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Connie Sue Jordan; niece, Jill Jordan; along with her brother-in-law, Neal Allen Carter.
A Celebration of Marian’s life will be held at Hixson-Snider Funeral Home on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, at 2 p.m. with Bro. Alvin Dale Smith officiating. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Friday, beginning at 12 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Perkins Cemetery in DeQuincy, La.
She was loved by a large family of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Services entrusted to Jordan and Amanda Mothershed of Hixson-Snider Funeral Home.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hixsonsnider.com for the Coward family.