Vicki Parfait '61
Vicki Parfait, known throughout Southeast Texas and Southeast Louisiana as an outstanding female radio personality passed away Monday, January 10, 2011 at home in Houston. Always a fighter, she spent the last several years of her life taking on the trials of Diabetes and in pure Vicki Parfait style going toe to toe with its challenges to her last day. Born to Lloyd and Dorothy Denby Parfait on March 27, 1942, Vicki graduated from French High School in 1961 and joined the United States Marine Corps. After her Honorable Discharge she started her family – the delight of her life. So many of her dedicated fans and advertisers knew Vicki as a creative, fun, entertaining and top rated radio personality on KYKR, KOLE, KKMY, KQXY, KTRM, KTFA, KJAS in Southeast Texas and other stations including Houston and Louisiana; but even more Vicki was a dedicated mother, daughter, sister and friend to so many – and when it came to her kids, she was a rock and a refuge, a protector and a confidant – and for many years a single parent that would take on any thing or any one when it came to her family. There are no words to express the depth of our loss. No doubt, Vicki lived her life to the fullest. She loved adventure and showed her kids so many different parts of the country she had served and loved on camping trips and cross country car trips. And that love of adventure made her a household name as she drove in demolition derbies, dabbled in sky diving and other stunts in the name of radio promotions. She was quite a woman. Vicki was preceded in death by her ex-husband and friend, Sgt. Major Carl O. Stucker, II and her parents, Lloyd and Dorothy Parfait. She is survived by her children, Dottie Britt and husband, Mark, Carl O. Stucker, III and wife, Nicole, Jessica Parfait, Christi Stucker Battenfield and husband Ray, Clay Stucker and wife Terri Pugsley Wittman, and Joshua Jude Stucker plus 6 grandchildren, Breanna, Erin and Raven Britt, Chelsea and Carly Thibodeaux and Bo Stucker, to whom she was affectionately known as "Moo", 6 sisters, 3 brothers, countless nieces, nephews, aunts, cousins and friends too numerous to list. A life long animal lover she also leaves behind her beloved Chihuahua and body guard, Chewie and her other pups. Vicki’s family would like to thank Dr. Shalin Patel for his diligent and compassionate care, the entire staff of Davita Dialysis Center for more than the care they provided but the friendships she made over the past two years and to Kiesha Melancon and her group of EMT’s that became extended family to Vicki over the past years. Your caring and compassion truly helped make the last years of her life special. Thank you all so very much. If Vicki were writing this there is no doubt she would end it the way she ended every radio show for over 20 years and how she ended every conversation with her children, relatives and friends and how we will end it now, "I love you".
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Dianne Hybarger Sudduth '61
Dianne, born on the 12th of November 1943, in Beaumont, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, the 27th of April 2010, in Houston, Texas at the age of 66.The oldest daughter of Delmas Lee Hybarger and Dorothy Stauts Hybarger, Dianne was born and raised in Beaumont, Texas with her sister, Nancy, and brother, Chuck. Dianne graduated from French High School in 1961 and Lamar Tech in Beaumont in 1964. Dianne married her loving husband of 45 years, Dannie Dewitt Sudduth, on June 5, 1964 before moving to Houston in 1969. Dianne taught elementary school before becoming a devoted mother to Britt and his wife Jen; Drew and his wife Julie; and Cade Sudduth; and her beloved grandchildren MyKala, Daniel, Mary Caroline, and Jack. Dianne was also a loving aunt to Justin Hybarger; Lauren, Michael, and Matthew Ledet; and had many cousins with whom she was very close. Dianne adored and was adored by her family and friends. Led by a strong inner curiosity, Dianne pursued her life to the fullest, traveled far and wide, made friends everywhere she went, and never tired. Dianne Sudduth leaves behind a large group of family and friends who will continue to miss her dearly, always keep her in their thoughts, and strive to live their lives by her example. Dianne's faith was strong and she is now at peace with the Lord.Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from six until eight o'clock in the evening on Wednesday, the 28th of April, in the Drawing Room of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive in Houston.The memorial service is to be conducted at ten o'clock in the morning on Thursday, the 29th April, in the Sanctuary of St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 3471 Westheimer Road in Houston, where Dr. Tom Pace, senior pastor is to officiate.In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that donations in Dianne's memory be directed to Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund - JDRF Houston Gulf Coast Chapter, 2425 Fountain View Drive, Suite 280, Houston, Texas 77057; Justice for Children, 2600 Southwest Freeway, Ste. 806, Houston, Texas 77098; or St. Luke's United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 22013, Houston, Texas 77227-2013.
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Mary E. Byrom Watkins '61
Mary passed away Thursday Feb. 2 2010
in Pearland, TX. She was Mary Byrom in school. Her late mother taught at Eugene Field Elementary. Her brothers James and Gerald are both French High graduates. Memorial services are planned for a later date.
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Judy English Hatch class of '61
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