Carolyn Sue Swearengin Goodeaux's Obituary
Carolyn Swearengin Goodeaux, 70, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life surrounded by her family on January 2, 2018. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 6, 2018, at 11:00 am at the New Life Baptist Church in DeRidder with Rev. Jerry Key and Rev. Lynn Clayton officiating. Burial will follow in Beauregard Cemetery under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Visitation will be Friday, January 5, 2018, from 5 PM until 9 PM at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder and Saturday, January 6, 2018 from 10 AM until service at the church.
Carolyn had a deep love for her family and friends that reflected her giving soul. She was a school teacher in DeRidder for over twenty-six years, a charter member of Beta Sig of DeRidder, Past President of DeRidder Junior Women’s Club and was Duchess of the Women’s League of DeRidder Mardi Gras Court in 2000.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Edith Swearengin, brother, Sam “Bubba” Swearengin, first husband, Bobby Hernandez and daughter, Pamela Hernandez.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Sammy Goodeaux; son, Danny Hernandez (Jennifer) and grandson Jacob of DeRidder; stepsons, Danny Goodeaux (Donna) of Monroe, LA, Dennis Goodeaux (Lavonne) and grandson Josh of Monroe, Greg Goodeaux (Jeannie) of Carlyss, LA, and Grant Goodeaux(Becky) of Richmond, TX; sisters, Linda Pardon (Don) and Gay Pellerin (Kirk) of DeRidder; brother, Johnny Swearengin (Dana) of Richmond, TX; and many nieces and nephews. Words of comfort may be expressed to the Goodeaux Family at www.labbymemorial.com.
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