Obituary of Desdemona Landry

Desdemona “Des” Landry

February 13, 1937

January 22, 2018

Elton- Mrs. Desdemona “Des” Landry, 80, passed away Monday, January 22, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was a native and resident of Elton. Mrs. Des was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church where she was an Eucharistic Minister for many years also a member of Ladies Altar Society and a member of Friends of St. Paul Cemetery Committee. She was very active and volunteered and held several positions for the American Legion Women's Auxiliary.

Mrs. Des was the first female to be recognized and awarded Hotel Operator for Louisiana, United States, and International in 1987. She was known for her generous heart and had a smile for everyone. Mrs. Des was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. She was deeply loved and will be missed by all.

She is preceded in death by two children, Velinda Gale Fruge and Kenneth Craig Landry Sr.; granddaughter, Miranda Nicole Richer; two brothers, John “Red” Joseph Deshotel and Daniel Deshotel; parents, Eda and Joseph Deshotel Jr.

Survivors include her husband of nearly 54 years, Paul L. Landry; two children, Ricky Dale Landry and wife Patricia of Port Allen, Vicky Landry Richer and husband John of Elton; 13 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

Mass of Christian burial will be Friday, January 26, 2018 at 10AM at St. Paul Catholic Church. Monsignor Groth will officiate. Interment will follow at St. Paul Catholic Church Cemetery. Visitation will begin at St. Paul Catholic Church Friday at 8AM until time of service. A rosary will be prayed at 9AM.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.reedfuneralhomeofkinder.com