Leatrice Dours Clifton's Obituary
Leatrice “Lee” Dours Clifton passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at her home in Abita Springs, LA. She was born on April 28, 1931 in New Orleans, LA to the late Lucien J. Dours and Lucille Schultz Dours.
Lee was married to her beloved husband, the late Charles “Charlie” Jacob Clifton, for 53 years. She was the loving mother of Terence Clifton, Leslie Clifton Jeanfreau (Brian Jeanfreau), Douglas Clifton (Jeannine Ricord Clifton), and David Clifton (the late Gretchen Ann Picou Clifton). Lee was the proud grandmother of Tyler Jeanfreau, Brandon Jeanfreau, Claire Clifton, and Aidan Clifton.
At a very early age, Lee began to work to support her family. She met and married Charlie Clifton and family was still the center of her heart. She created a home so that he could create a family business. Later, she worked by his side while she also instilled a strong work ethic in her children, emphasizing the importance of education. Lee taught that anything was possible as long as you were willing to do the work. Ensuring the success of her children was most important in her life. Her passions were gardening and cooking. She constantly read and studied to improve these skills and to impart lessons to her children. In addition, Lee was a fabulous seamstress and also enjoyed needlework. Thanksgiving was her favorite holiday for family time. To end her day in her beloved Anchor Lake was a special treat.
Relatives and friends are invited to the Funeral Service at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433 on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at 11:00 AM with visitation from 9:30 AM until service time. Interment will follow the service at Abita Springs City Cemetery, Abita Springs, LA. Please Share a Memory on the Tribute Wall at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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