Martha Istre Racca

August 15, 1923 - March 26, 2022

Jennings: Martha Istre Racca, 98, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022, in Lake Charles, LA. She was born on August 15, 1923 to Annie Fruge and Eugene Istre in Acadia Parish and was a longtime resident of Jennings, LA where she married, the late Ray A. Racca and raised their two daughters. She was a faithful parishioner of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. In her spare time, Martha loved planting flowers in her garden, sharing a cup of coffee with the neighbors, and loved her time at the beauty shop. She was a loving mother and adored her grandchildren and spending time with them. Martha leaves behind to cherish her memories her daughters Donna Racca Goodeaux of Conroe, TX and Martha “Cissy” Racca Duhon (Jerry) of Hot Springs Village, AR; grandchildren Brandon Moore (Michelle), Scott Daigle (Wendy), Jamie Bennett (Bryant), Dana Mathews (Jeff); step-grandson Dusty Duhon (Candis); great-grandchildren Alexis, Kaitlyn, and Jacob Moore, Matthew and Andrew Daigle, Austin and Mary-Kate Bennett, Brad Matthews (Nicole), Anna Domingue (Trevor), Emma Mathews, Clara Mathews, and great-grandchildren Kasyn, J.B., Kennedy Matthews and Wesley Domingue; step-great-grandchildren Dayton and Laney Duhon; her brother Carol Istre (Sandra) of Hammond, LA; as well as Mr. Donnie Daigle. Martha is reunited with those who preceded her in death, her beloved husband Ray A. Racca; her mother and father Annie and Eugene Istre; sister Lena Hudson (Henry) and brother Theodore Istre. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady Help Of Christian Catholic Church in Jennings LA, on Monday, March 28, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. officiated by Rev. Trey Ange. Scripture readings will be given by Wendy Daigle and Michelle Moore. Gathering of relatives and friends will begin on Monday, March 28, 2022 at Matthews and Son Funeral Home in Jennings, LA beginning at 9:30am, with services immediately following. A rosary will be recited at 10:00am in the chapel of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. The family extends their sincere gratitude and appreciation to her dear friend and hair stylist, Martha Buller Baudoin, for her friendship and loving care shown to our Mom. To express condolences and share fond memories please visit www.matthewsandsonfuneralhome.net Arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews & Son Funeral Home.