Lilly Smith Viator

New Iberia- Graveside services will be conducted for Lilly Smith Viator, age 92, Friday September 16, 2011 at 4:00PM at Beau Pre Memorial Park Cemetery with Fr. Joseph Simmons officiating.

A native of Erath and resident of New Iberia, Mrs. Viator died Friday September 16, 2011 at 5:30AM in a local nursing home facility. Lilly was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother; taking pride in caring for her family. In her younger years, she enjoyed fishing, cooking and dancing.

Mrs. Viator is survived by her daughters, Katherine Meadows and husband Lynn, Christi Riggs and husband Curtis, her son, George Viator, Jr., all of New Iberia and her brother, Chester Smith and wife Ann of Abbeville; thirteen grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Viator was preceded in death by her son, Raleigh Viator, her former husband, George Viator, parents, Claiborne Smith and Eugena LeBlanc Smith, sister, Eula Dartez, grandson, Raleigh Viator, Jr. and great-grandson, Taylor Johnson.

David Funeral Home 1101 Trotter St. New Iberia (337)369-6336 is in charge of arrangements.