Dorothy L. Theriot, 89, of Lake Charles, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. She was born on July 6, 1933 in Hackberry to Albert and Odelia Little.

In Dorothy’s earlier years, she loved riding horses, rodeoing, and gardening. She later developed a passion for traveling, as most people would remember her and “Playmate” always being on the road going somewheres. Dorothy enjoyed playing bingo, her once a month Tuesday casino runs to Coushatta and being around her Council on Aging family. She also enjoyed watching football, whether it was high school, college, or NFL.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Deborah Theriot, Gale Hunt, Donald Theriot and wife Angela and Albert Theriot and wife Margaret; grandchildren, Jonathan Theriot, Chad Theriot, John Richard, Stacy Hunt, Thomas Hunt, Lance Theriot, Shaun Theriot, Caleb Theriot Justin Theriot and Scott Theriot; and eleven great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Milton “Playmate” Theriot; sister, Mary Pickett; brothers, A.J. Little and Clarence Little.

The family will welcome relatives and friends at Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles on Thursday, June 22, beginning at 4 until 9 p.m. with a rosary to be prayed at 6 p.m. Visitation will resume at 8 a.m. on Friday, June 23, until the time of services. A Liturgy of the Word will be held in the funeral home at 1 p.m. Burial will be immediately following at Sweetlake/Grand Lake Cemetery. The Msgr. James Gaddy with St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church will be officiating at the services.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com for the Theriot family.

(Paid Memorial)