"Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful…" Matthew 25:21

Inez Lezine Donato was born November 1, 1923 to Ben and Maude Lezine in Chloe, Louisiana. She was the only girl with two over protective bothers (Ben and Mendon Lezine). She was introduced to her sweetheart by her big brother, in June of 1946 she married Albert Donato of Opelousas, Louisiana.   They made their home in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

She departed this life on 11/03/2018 at the age of 95, she was at home with loving and attentive family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, brothers, husband Albert and son Alvin Donato.

Inez was known for her kind, joyful spirit and ever present smile. She was smart generous, honorable and a woman of integrity.  Inez loved her family and was a devoted mother, grandmother and loyal friend.  She enjoyed getting to know people and always made everyone feel welcome in her presence.

Before she and Albert started a family of their own she helped raise many of her nieces and nephews, she enjoyed spoiling them with her homemade baked cookies and candy along with her loving touch.

As a widow for 42 years, her faith in God gave her the strength, perseverance and peace of mind that she was not alone to raise her three daughters, and as a grandmother, she was there to help rear and support her grandchildren.

She graduated from Scared Heart High School, she attended Business College and obtained an associate's degree in business administration. She eventually pursued her passion for helping others, and completed her training to become a Certified Nursing Assistance. She retired from Moss Regional Hospital where she received numerous awards in recognition of her compassionate care, service and dedication to her patients. She was a long time member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, where she was a member of Saint Rita Court No.31 of The National Court, Knights of Peter Claver for 75 years.   She volunteered with the Lake Charles AARP chapter, The Lake Charles Council on Aging, the bereavement ministry with Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.

She was full of life and always on the go. She would say, "I don't like to be bored"! At age 79 she joined the Big Brothers and Sisters Foster Grandparent program where she volunteered at local pre-school and elementary schools for 12 years. In this program her job was to give loving hugs and encouragement to many kids who didn't get that from their own families.

She enjoyed going to early Mass on Sundays and reading the daily newspaper. She had an adventurous spirit and enjoyed experiencing new things she also enjoyed the theater, museums and being with family.  She loved having Sunday dinner with her Best Friend Forever (BFF) Mrs. Rose Henny.  Some of her favorite times of year was the fall bazar at Immaculate Heart of Mary where she could get homemade sweet potato pies and Mardi Gras, she loved going to the parades in Lake Charles and Lafayette. Because of her unwavering faith she always looked at life with the glass half full.

She leaves to a legacy of love, wisdom and strength to cherish her memory through her children: Sylvia Donato-Moore, Houston, TX; Veronica (Leon) DeRousselle, Lafayette, LA; Barbara (Anthoney) Wilson, Fayetteville, N.C; her grandchildren: Quincy DeRousselle, Jessica Donato, Natasha Donato, Glen (Amanda) Pappillion, Kaylah and Matthias Wilson;  great grandchildren, Tamiah Taylor, Armani Stanley, Arbria and Ashton Savoie , Cobee, Aubree and Coree Pappillion. Best friends, Mrs. Rose Henny (98); Mrs. Urabell Thomas (92).  Caregivers Mrs. Teddie Stevens and Mrs. Vanessa Brown, along with a host of nieces and nephews, cousins and long -time friends.

Those who knew Inez were blessed by her spirit, presence, laughter and her love. The world is better having had this angel in our midst!

Inez, we love you and will miss your beautiful radiant light, we will cherish your memory forever!

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 9, 2018, at King's Funeral Home from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., and funeral service on Saturday, November 10, 2018, at 12:00 noon, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of King's Funeral Home.

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