Lizzie Lyons Labit, 1850-1912; Vermilion Parish Obits, Louisiana
Submitted by Kathy LaCombe-Tell
Source: Meridional
Submitted August 2004



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Meridional 5-18-1912
Labit, Lizzie Lyons, born 7-2-1850, died 5-15-1912

Mrs. Jos. T. Labit

Mrs. Lizzie Lyons, wife of Joseph T. Labit, postmaster at this place, 
died here Wednesday after a lingering illness, aged 61 years, 10 months 
and 13 days. She was the daughter of the late David M. Lyons, a 
prominent planter of ante bellum days. Mrs. Labit was a charter member 
of Lizzie Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, and an active spirit in all 
its functions. In the home Mrs. Labit had found her sphere of 
usefulness and few women better filled the position of wife and mother 
than did she, and in all the kindly ministrations of the neighbor and 
friend she never tired doing good.

She was the mother of five sons and three daughters: Frank C. Labit, 
postmaster at Crowley, Henry D. Labit, deceased; Howard Labit, of 
Houston, Texas; Willie Labit, of Dallas, Texas; Chester Labit of this 
place; Mrs. D. L. McPherson, Mrs. Albert Stauffer and Miss Ouida Labit. 
The funeral which took place Thursday morning with interment in the 
Graceland Cemetery, was largely attended. The funeral services at the 
grave were conducted by the Eastern Star.


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Meridional 5-18-1912
Card of Thanks

I wish to express for myself, and the surviving members of my family, 
sincere thanks and profound appreciation for services rendered and 
attentions given to us during the last illness of my departed wife. The 
many tokens of friendship and evidences of love and esteem in personal 
attentions and floral offerings add a silver ray to the deep sorrow 
into which we have been plunged.

Jos. T. Labit


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Meridional 6-8-1912
Resolutions of Respect

Whereas, the Great Ruler of the universe, in his infinite wisdom, has 
removed from our midst our worthy and esteemed sister, Mrs. Lizzie 
Labit, and

Whereas, the intimate relation held during many years by her with the 
members of the Order of the Eastern Star, makes it fitting that we 
record our appreciation of her; therefore,

Resolved, that the wisdom and ability she has exercised in aid of our 
chapter which bears her name, by faithful service, will be held in 
great remembrance.

Resolved, that the removal of such a member from "Lizzie Chapter" of 
which she was a charter member, leaves a vacancy and a shadow that will 
be deeply realized by all members of the Chapter and its friends, and 
it will prove a grevious [sic] loss to this town and community. In her 
death our Chapter has lost one of its most devoted members. Of her 
faithfulness all can testify. Her work has been well done, and she 
rests, but her lovable character lives on.

Resolved, that with deep sympathy for her bereaved family and friends 
we express an earnest hope that even so great a bereavement may be 
over-ruled for the highest good.
,o
Respectfully submitted,
Mrs. J. E. Nettles,
Mrs. C. A. Schilling,
C. A. Schilling,
Committee