Lucille Sieren, 84, passed away in her home surrounded by her family on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022. The visitation for Lucille will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder. The Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in DeRidder on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, at 10 a.m. with burial following at Central Louisiana Veteran’s Cemetery in Leesville. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder.
Lucille Deretha Lantrip Sieren was a long-time resident of DeRidder, La. She was born May 7, 1938, in Cambria, Ill. to Marion Orval and Vera Malvine Gray Lantrip. Lucille was one of 10 children, all of whom grew up in the small coal mining town of Cambria. She and her family sang and played instruments in their small Baptist church and on the radio. While visiting her sister at Camp Polk, she met her late husband, Erland Sieren. They were married after a whirlwind courtship in February 1957. Lucille worked at Beauregard Memorial Hospital and St. Elizabeth Hospital (Beaumont) as a nurse’s aide. She also sat with the elderly. She STOOD by Erland’s side as his helpmate in all his endeavors and lovingly reared three children. She was also a devout member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and a charter member of the Catholic Daughters. Her faith gave her family a strong foundation in their own faith. Lucille will be remembered for her love for baking, crafts and her green thumb.
Lucille will be welcomed into heaven by her husband, Erland Sieren; parents, Orval and Malvine Lantrip; granddaughter, Ashley Keel; and brothers, Larry Lantrip and Garry Lantrip; sisters, Vera Lantrip, Marian Allen, Patrica Miller, Victoria Hale, Glenda Smith, Kathy Ziecker and a host of other loved ones. Those left to cherish her precious memory are her children all from DeRidder, Vera Wimberly, Myron (Paula) Sieren, and Maxine (Richard) Borel; her granddaughters, Jennifer Deggs of DeRidder, Lindy (James Jr.) Pearce of Hahira, Ga., Erica (Joe) Kiely of Pea Ridge, Ark., Desiree (Aaron) Hare of DeRidder, Sara (Kevin) Franks of DeRidder; and grandson, Gage Sieren of DeRidder; and great-grandchildren, Sarah and Kaylee Deggs, Kettley Donat, Emily, and Eason Pearce, Maggie and Alena Kiely, Greta, Macie, and Airie Hare, Connor and Nora Franks; great-great grandchildren, Lucy Pearce and Isabella Rhodes; brothers, John Lantrip and Dale Lantrip;sister, Brenda Wagoner and lots of Illinois nieces and nephews. Her memory will also live on in the hearts of endeared Louisiana families who have adopted the Sieren’s as their own.
The family would like to thank Companion Care of DeRidder and Harbor Hospice of Oakdale for the excellent care and support through this difficult time.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to be sent to the Catholic Daughters Court of St. Barbara #2153 DeRidder of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.
Words of comfort to the family may be shared at www.labbymemorial.com.