Violet Julia Blakewood Lux
Violet was a "country girl" born in Lecompte, La., August 17, 1924, and raised in Avoyelles Parish at Kleinwood Plantation on Bayou des Glaises. She was a long time resident of Baton Rouge since her university years in the 1940's. She was 92 and recently moved to the St James Retirement Community where she loved her new apartment, renewing past acquaintances , going to physical therapy and the outings. Violet graduated from Bordelonville High School where she was active in sports, band (was their first Majorette), and 4-H. She was voted "Most Athletic". She attended Brenau College in Gainesville, GA on a Music scholarship and to gain some "polishing". She returned to begin Pre-Med studies at LSU and was part of the first class of women admitted in the LSU band . She met her sweetheart and future life partner, Turner Saunders Lux, Jr and when he was called to active duty during WWII in the Army, she joined the Navy Waves and was in their Singing Platoon in New York. After WWII ended they married on December 16, 1945 in Baton Rouge. The 1950's were consumed by raising three children and the start of care for Turner with his diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis. But in 1958, Violet returned to LSU to complete her BS, then Masters in Education and 30+Specialist Masters in 1962. She worked as Admissions Counsellor at LSU prior to beginning a long teaching career. She taught Introductory Physical Science at Broadmoor Jr High and then entered the age of Computer Science being one of the first teachers in the state to teach the subject at Broadmoor High School. Violet was active socially through music and sorority and church clubs and activities. Highlights include : BR Music Auxiliary, Alpha Phi Fraternity Alum (serving in many positions, also chairing fundraiser "Lollipops Express" for the Heart Association
), Camp Fire Girls Leader, PTA Pres. at Goodwood Elementary, the Red Hat Society, La. Teachers Assn. Violet was a devoted Baptist and participated fully in First Baptist Church ideals and activities. She loved to sing and was a long standing choir participant for over 60 years. Her mentorship roles have touched many young people through science education, music experiences, church activities and outdoor education, travel and canoeing. She is survived by daughter, Martha Lux Matthews and her husband, Jack Matthews, daughter, Laura Kelley P. Matthews, all of Queenstown, New Zealand; two sons, Turner Saunders "Sandy" Lux, III and his wife, Dana Todd Lux, and son, Turner Lux IV, Baton Rouge, and step sons, Caleb Todd and Lindsey of Brimmerton, WA, and Joshua Lesley, of Belle Chase; and her second son, James Bond Lux and wife, Nita Gregorie Lux, and daughter, Julia L. Lux, Baton Rouge, and their sons, James B. Lux, Jr, of Phoenix, AZ, Shelby G. Lux, of Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Violet had one great grandchild, Scout Todd, of Brimmerton, WA. Violet was preceded in death by her dear husband, Turner S. Lux, Jr.; parents, Eldred Griffin Blakewood and Laura Lillian Bond Blakewood; brothers E.G. "Bubba" Blakewood, Louis J. Blakewood, and Laurie Blakewood; and sisters, Madgie B. Ducote, Lillian B.B. Jackson and Mary Eleanor B. Marshall. A visitation will be held Thursday, September 22, 2016 at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government Street, from 5:30 pm until 8:00 pm. Also Visitation Friday morning at First Baptist Church, 9:00-10:00am followed by Funeral services 10:00 am Friday, September 23, 2016, at First Baptist Church, 529 Convention Street, conducted by pastor, Rev. Oren Connor. A 1:00pm Burial will follow the services at Port Hudson National Cemetery. Special thanks to TNCC at OLOL, St. James Retirement Community and Friends, L.S.U. Speech and Language Department and to Dr. David Sledge, M.D. Memorial donations may be made to Cat Haven, Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, Multiple Sclerosis Foundation or The Heart Association.
Published in The Town Talk on Sept. 21, 2016
Violet was a "country girl" born in Lecompte, La., August 17, 1924, and raised in Avoyelles Parish at Kleinwood Plantation on Bayou des Glaises. She was a long time resident of Baton Rouge since her university years in the 1940's. She was 92 and recently moved to the St James Retirement Community where she loved her new apartment, renewing past acquaintances , going to physical therapy and the outings. Violet graduated from Bordelonville High School where she was active in sports, band (was their first Majorette), and 4-H. She was voted "Most Athletic". She attended Brenau College in Gainesville, GA on a Music scholarship and to gain some "polishing". She returned to begin Pre-Med studies at LSU and was part of the first class of women admitted in the LSU band . She met her sweetheart and future life partner, Turner Saunders Lux, Jr and when he was called to active duty during WWII in the Army, she joined the Navy Waves and was in their Singing Platoon in New York. After WWII ended they married on December 16, 1945 in Baton Rouge. The 1950's were consumed by raising three children and the start of care for Turner with his diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis. But in 1958, Violet returned to LSU to complete her BS, then Masters in Education and 30+Specialist Masters in 1962. She worked as Admissions Counsellor at LSU prior to beginning a long teaching career. She taught Introductory Physical Science at Broadmoor Jr High and then entered the age of Computer Science being one of the first teachers in the state to teach the subject at Broadmoor High School. Violet was active socially through music and sorority and church clubs and activities. Highlights include : BR Music Auxiliary, Alpha Phi Fraternity Alum (serving in many positions, also chairing fundraiser "Lollipops Express" for the Heart Association
Published in The Town Talk on Sept. 21, 2016
