Laura Ann Whitaker Lopez, age 74, of Lacombe, Louisiana, passed away after a valiant battle with multiple illnesses Saturday, July 5th, 2025, at Lakeview Regional Medical Center in Covington. Laura and her family were also 25 year residents of Luling, where she was an avid tennis player and worked many years at First National Bank. Several years ago, she converted to Catholicism in a move that profoundly impacted her life. One thing she missed most about her long convalescence was the considerable time missed with her brothers and sisters in Christ at St. John of the Cross Parish and attending daily mass.
She is survived by her high school sweetheart from West Jefferson High School and husband of 56 years, Terry Joseph Lopez, daughter, Lynne Lopez Swope (Daniel), and adored grandson Henry Daniel Swope of New Orleans. She is also survived by siblings Allen Whitaker, Jr. (Sheila) of Las Vegas, Lynne Whitaker Gaissert (Elwyn) of Alpharetta, GA, Ross Whitaker (Melissa) of Chattanooga, and Mark Whitaker of New Orleans. She has beloved, numerous nieces and nephews from both sides of her family who lovingly refer to her as Aunt Lollie.
She is preceded in death by her parents Frank Allen Whitaker of Waycross, GA, and Bonnie Carolyn Carruth Whitaker of Roswell, GA.
Special thanks to the numerous physicians, nurses, therapists and patient care technicians who took amazing care of her at Slidell Memorial, Lakeview Regional Medical Center and Lacombe Inpatient Rehab Hospital. A very special thank you to Father Dan Dashner who visited with her at the hospital, gave her substantial comfort, peace, and administered her Last Rites and the Apostolic Pardon.
Visitation will take place at St. John of the Cross Catholic Church, 61030 Brier Lake Road, Lacombe, LA 70445 Saturday, July 19th, 2025, from 9:30-11:30, funeral mass to follow at 11:30.
Please visit www.honakerforestlawn.com to sign guestbook.
Arrangements by Honaker Funeral Home, Inc., Slidell, LA.
