Lillian Lopez
April 27, 1924 - April 18, 2019
Lillian Simon Lopez “And the memory of my departure is at hand. I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” I Tim. 4:6-7 Jennings: It’s with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Lillian Simon Lopez announces her passing from this life on April 18, 2019 at the age of 94. Lillian was born in Jennings, LA to John Simon and Adele Landry Simon on April 1924. She was a Seamstress, she loved being with her family, serving God, and sewing. Lillian loved working with flowers, embroidering, reading her Bible, good eating (Pizza), and swinging on her swing. Lillian was a kind and loving soul who, will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Lillian is survived by her four daughters, L. Jeanelle Lopez Rider (Richard) of Talihina OK, Kathleen Joyce Bell (Alvey) of Jennings, LA, Jackie L. Manuel (David) of Jennings, LA, Trisha Ann Lopez Manuel (Paul) of Jennings, LA; her sister, Anna Mae Prejean of Texas; her seven grandchildren, Darleen, Dale Ann, Daniel, Rachel, Jesecca, Bonnie, & Sammy; her fourteen great grandchildren; as well as her eight great-great grandchildren. Lillian was preceded in death by her parents, John and Adele Simon; her beloved husband, Leno J. Lopez. Funeral Services will be held at Matthews and Son Funeral Home Chapel in Jennings on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at 4:00 PM with Brother Jack Harris officiating. Burial will follow in the Calvary Mausoleum. Carrying Lillian to her final resting place will be Danny Rider, Derek Shaw, Dave Shaw, Doug Creger, Tommy Prejean, and Travis Crossland. Honorary pallbearers will be Richard Rider, Phil Doucet, and Tod Hawkins. A gathering of family and friends will be held at Matthews & Son Funeral Home in Jennings on Saturday, April 20th from 9:00 AM until the time of her service at 4:00 PM. To extend online condolences, please visit our website at www.matthewsandsonfuneralhome.net Arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews & Son Funeral Home.
Lillian Simon Lopez “And the memory of my departure is at hand. I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” I Tim. 4:6-7 Jennings: It’s with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family... View Obituary & Service Information