Doris Duff Obituary
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved mother, Doris Clara "LeBleu" Duff. She passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025, after her short battle with pancreatic cancer, at Hospice of Acadiana – Calcutta House in Lafayette, Louisiana, surrounded by her loving family.
Doris was born June 12, 1952, in her family home on LeBleu Settlement to Iris and Ricky LeBleu. She lived life as a true free spirit, strong-willed, independent, with a touch of rebellion (and if you knew Doris, you knew she ain't got time for your sh**), with a deep and unwavering devotion to her family. Doris had a soft spot for animals, especially cats, and children in need, always offering compassion, kindness, and a roof, wherever she could. She found joy in the simple pleasures of life, working with her hands, binge-watching "90 Day Fiancé" (if you know, you know), spending time outdoors with her plants, fishing, soaking up the sun, and could often be found winning the blackout down at the bingo hall.
Her children and grandchildren hold special memories of her storytelling, cooking, dancing in the kitchen, fussing about salt, and always having a house full of cousins, friends and neighborhood kids.
She is survived by her children, Iris (Rob), Richard "Scooter" (Candace), Diana (Rob), Sylvia, and Stepson Raymond (Dawn); her partner of 13 years, Charles; siblings, Judy (Late Alford), Jeanette (Allen), Mickey (late Jerry), Nettie Sue (late Russell), Mitchell, and Carolyn; grandchildren, Robert, Arianna, Carman, Brylan, Austin, Christina, Theresa, Kaitlyn, Viviane, Harmony, Justin, Dwayne, Destiny and Jeffrey, step-grandchildren, Chipper, Branson, Jadie, Avery, and Phillip; great-grandchildren, Ashtyn, Aliah, Asher, Emersyn, Sage, Lilah, Evelynn, Landen, Jeffery Jr., Mya, Hunter, Gracelyn, and Xiekel; as well as many nieces and nephews. Doris is also survived by her niece, Jeri Lynn, whom she helped raise, and her former son-in-law, Porter, whom she had a special bond with.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Richard Duff, Sr.; her parents, Iris and Ricky LeBleu; her grandsons, Preston and Isiah; and her grandparents.
We want to express our deepest gratitude and thanks to both the wonderful team on Eight South at Lafayette General and Hospice of Acadiana – Calcutta House, who allowed her final days to be filled with comfort, peace and dignity. Also, the patience, guidance and compassion shown to her family during this time.
Cremation has been entrusted to Louisiana Funeral Services & Crematory of Broussard, LA. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, December 20th from 3pm-6pm at J.E. Nixson & Sons Funeral home located at 3001 Ryan St. Lake Charles, LA 70601.
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Brandy ( Le Bleu) Butler
December 20, 2025
Aunt Doris´s passing can to me as such a shock and like the proverbial punch to the gut.
I am Brandy, my dad is Mitchell, Aunt Doris´ brother.
Aunt Doris was always on the go.. or cooking dirty rice for too too and tee tee.
Or just cooking, or at Grandma Iris house.
She was always in her garden with her veggies. She was definitely a no nonsense lady. Loved playing bingo. My favorite memories of her are when I lived next door to her on Tulip St. I was one of the cousins that was always at her house. .. always into something with my cousin/bff
Karin. There are so many more things I can say, but I will say, Heaven is that much more sweeter with her there.
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Tommy Curtis
December 18, 2025
I'm so very sorry to read of Ms. Duff's passing. For many years I saw her monthly in my office to pay her car insurance. We never had a time when we didn't chat, talk, converse as we covered many things of personal import to her and for as much time as we had to share with each other. She was a very industrious lady with a terrific work ethic and "can do" attitude. She had a lot of wisdom borne of life experience and close observation of people, places, and conditions. Her energy was boundless, always so amazing to me even until just 3 months ago, as she still had the usual spring in her step, brimming with energy and focus. She was a dynamo of energy and movement, always full of information, and on task with whatever she had going that day. I'll miss her visits to my office with her easy way of connecting, her personal stories--always interesting and well-told--her great sense of the world around her and how to handle any situation, and a moral compass that always pointed true north regarding the way things ought to be. She truly was "amazing". My deepest and sincere condolences are extended to her family in this unexpected loss following her very brief illness. And I feel the sting of having lost someone I considered a friend whose brief (and sometimes longer) company and conversation I shared each month, and which I truly valued and looked forward to when I saw her walking past my window as she made her way to my door. I'll always remember her, and very fondly so!
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