Elizabeth Bridgett Duplechin, 91, Orange

Elizabeth Bridgett Duplechin, 91, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 28, 2018, in Orange.

A graveside services was held on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at Greenlawn Memorial Park with a burial to follow. Officiating will be Pastor Dustin Guidry of Ridgewood Baptist Church.

Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on October 8, 1926, she was the daughter of Christopher Richard and Leona Guidry Richard. Elizabeth was loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved spending time surrounded by her family, whom she was so proud of. Elizabeth will be missed dearly by all those who came to know and love her.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joseph L. Duplechin; daughter, Diane Duplechin; brother, A.J. Richard; and sisters, Mildred Guidry and Gladys Prejean.

She is survived by her children, Virginia Patterson and husband Larry of Orange, Joseph Duplechin Jr., and wife Connie of Lumberton, and Keith James Duplechin and wife Karen of Lufkin; 8 grandchildren, Teri Porter, Kelly Bock and husband Dustin, Brandy Rizzato and husband Mark, Daniel Duplechin and wife Abigail, David Duplechin and wife Natalie, Kevin Duplechin and wife Erin, Kody Duplechin and wife Carlie, and Kegan Duplechin; and 17 great-grandchildren, Josephine, Corabelle and Lucy Duplechin, Luke Duplechin, Issac, Jaden, Rylan, and Brantley Rizzato, Rayleigh and Adelyn Duplechin, Avery, Hudson, and Baby Boy Duplechin, and Angel, Leah, Aubree, and Hannah Bock.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to your charity of choice.

The family would like to thank the excellent and compassionate staff at Golden Years and Best Hospice for their love and care.