Susan Castille Obituary

OPELOUSAS ~ Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 7, 2023 at a 2:00 p. m. Mass of Christian Burial in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Washington for Susan Hebert Castille, age 70, who passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 3, 2023. The Rev. Matthew Higginbotham, pastor of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Washington, will officiate at the services. Susan was a native of Washington, lived in Opelousas, and then raised her family in New Roads for 35 years before settling back in Washington. She was employed as a bookkeeper with St. Landry Parish School Board, Catholic of Pointe Coupee, and Merrick & Hogan in New Roads and most recently Pickett and Company CPA. Susan took pride in her work, enjoyed refinishing antique furniture, reading a good book, planting flowers and nothing more than cuddling with her four grandchildren. Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Alton Castille of Washington; two sons, Brandon Castille and wife, Amanda, of Dallas, TX and Lance Castille and wife, Keisha, of Lafayette; four grandchildren, Joseph Castille, John Michael Castille, Ethan Castille and Zoe Castille; her mother, Helen Ortego Hebert; one brother, Johnny Hebert of Garland; four sisters, Sheila Carriere, Rhonda Bordelon and Jill Soileau and husband, Jim, all of Opelousas, Karen Ducote and husband, Ricky, of Washington; and two sisters-in-laws, Betty Lavergne and husband, Dale, and Cathy Ledoux and husband, Charlie, all of Opelousas. She was preceded in death by her father, Herman John Hebert. A rosary will be prayed at 11:30 a. m. in the funeral home. The family requests that visiting hours be observed Thursday from 10:00 a. m. until 1:30 p. m. at Melancon Funeral Home of Opelousas. Pallbearers will be Brandon Castille, Joseph Castille, Lance Castille, Ethan Castille, Ryan Lavergne and Johnny Hebert. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions in the name of Susan H. Castille be made to Day One Foundation, P. O. Box 695, Broussard, LA 70518 or via link, The D. O. C Funding, to assist in rebuilding lives damaged from alcoholism addiction. Melancon Funeral Home of Opelousas, 4708 I-49 North Service Road, (337) 407-1907, is in charge of arrangements.