The Life of Shirley Adams Stutes
Shirley Adam Stutes, born December 19, 1926, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2017, after a lengthy illness.
He is now reunited with his parents, William O. Stutes and Marie Alleman Stutes of whom he was extremely proud and grateful for the example of hard work, honesty, courage and faithfulness to the principals of morality they exhibited in their life by raising twelve children even though they could not read or write, and spoke little English. Their influence afforded all their children a rewarding life.
Preceding him in death were his brothers, Ernest, Edwin, Fernand, Turney, Lloyd and Russell and his sisters, Agnes, Exalta, Inez Richard, Lillie Domingue and Emma Lou.
He leaves his wife of 56 years, Nena McMahan Stutes, and four children who were a constant source of joy. One son, Greg and his wife Patrice; three daughters, Anna Mayeux and her husband, Charles, Esther McGowan and her husband, Patrick, and Jennifer Cluchey and her husband, Michael. Three grandchildren who made him very proud, April Russell, Kathleen Mayeux and Charlie Mayeux. He also leaves a number of nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at 1:00 PM at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Lafayette. Visitation is at Martin & Castille''s DOWNTOWN location beginning Tuesday at 9:00 AM until time of service with a Rosary at 11:00 AM, led by his niece and godchild, Mary Stutes. Burial at Holy Mary Mother of God Cemetery following.
Reverend Howard Blessing, Pastor of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Lafayette, will conduct the funeral services.
Mr. Stutes served in the Army and returned to get his BS from LSU and MS from the University of Houston in Civil Engineering. He was employed by Southern Pacific Railroad for 32 years.
He belonged to many professional and fraternal organizations. He held a Real Estate Brokers License in Texas and was a Registered Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor in Texas and Louisiana. In 2008, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Acadiana Branch of the American Society of Civil Engineers. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and belonged to Holy Cross Parish.
His hobby was tending to God''s good earth by having a small fruit orchard in his yard. Through his efforts and the help of many in the community, the replica of his brother''s establishment, "The Fernand Stutes Grocery, Bar and Barber Shop" was built in the Acadian Village for the benefit of the Lafayette Area Retarded Citizens. Remembrances may be made to the Community Foundation of Acadiana, 1035 Camellia Blvd., Suite 100, Lafayette, LA 70508. (Memo: William O. Stutes and Marie Alleman Stutes Fund for the Benefit of Lafayette Association for Retarded Citizens, Inc.)
A heartfelt appreciation is extended by the Stutes family to Hospice of Acadiana for their compassionate care, especially to Vivian St. Julien.
Martin & Castille-DOWNTOWN-330 St. Landry St., Lafayette, LA 70506, 337-234-231
He is now reunited with his parents, William O. Stutes and Marie Alleman Stutes of whom he was extremely proud and grateful for the example of hard work, honesty, courage and faithfulness to the principals of morality they exhibited in their life by raising twelve children even though they could not read or write, and spoke little English. Their influence afforded all their children a rewarding life.
Preceding him in death were his brothers, Ernest, Edwin, Fernand, Turney, Lloyd and Russell and his sisters, Agnes, Exalta, Inez Richard, Lillie Domingue and Emma Lou.
He leaves his wife of 56 years, Nena McMahan Stutes, and four children who were a constant source of joy. One son, Greg and his wife Patrice; three daughters, Anna Mayeux and her husband, Charles, Esther McGowan and her husband, Patrick, and Jennifer Cluchey and her husband, Michael. Three grandchildren who made him very proud, April Russell, Kathleen Mayeux and Charlie Mayeux. He also leaves a number of nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at 1:00 PM at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Lafayette. Visitation is at Martin & Castille''s DOWNTOWN location beginning Tuesday at 9:00 AM until time of service with a Rosary at 11:00 AM, led by his niece and godchild, Mary Stutes. Burial at Holy Mary Mother of God Cemetery following.
Reverend Howard Blessing, Pastor of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Lafayette, will conduct the funeral services.
Mr. Stutes served in the Army and returned to get his BS from LSU and MS from the University of Houston in Civil Engineering. He was employed by Southern Pacific Railroad for 32 years.
He belonged to many professional and fraternal organizations. He held a Real Estate Brokers License in Texas and was a Registered Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor in Texas and Louisiana. In 2008, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Acadiana Branch of the American Society of Civil Engineers. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and belonged to Holy Cross Parish.
His hobby was tending to God''s good earth by having a small fruit orchard in his yard. Through his efforts and the help of many in the community, the replica of his brother''s establishment, "The Fernand Stutes Grocery, Bar and Barber Shop" was built in the Acadian Village for the benefit of the Lafayette Area Retarded Citizens. Remembrances may be made to the Community Foundation of Acadiana, 1035 Camellia Blvd., Suite 100, Lafayette, LA 70508. (Memo: William O. Stutes and Marie Alleman Stutes Fund for the Benefit of Lafayette Association for Retarded Citizens, Inc.)
A heartfelt appreciation is extended by the Stutes family to Hospice of Acadiana for their compassionate care, especially to Vivian St. Julien.
Martin & Castille-DOWNTOWN-330 St. Landry St., Lafayette, LA 70506, 337-234-231
