Susan Diane Chelette Reed, age 70, of Pineville, Louisiana, passed away on March 27, 2026. Born on February 11, 1956, in Alexandria, Louisiana, Susan was the daughter of Lee Timothy Chelette and Julia Roshto Chelette.
Funeral services will be at Gallagher Funeral Home & Crematory on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 1:00 PM. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM and continue until the time of service. Bro. Kevin Simmons of Wayside Baptist Church, Pollock, LA will be officiating the service. Serving as pallbearers will be Steven Seale, Adam Chelette, Wesley Chelette, Luke Chelette, Eli Norris, Jayden Bridges
Susan devoted much of her life to caring for others. She worked as a Resident Training Specialist at Pinecrest State School, where she faithfully served and showed great compassion, especially in helping those with disabilities. Her caring spirit was evident not only in her work, but in every part of her life.
She had a deep love for music and was a cherished part of her family singing group. Susan also enjoyed good food and was known as an excellent cook, especially when preparing duck, which was one of her specialties. She found joy in simple pleasures such as word puzzles, adult coloring books, and spending time in church, which was a very important part of her life. Above all, she was a loving mother, aunt, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Susan was preceded in death by her parents, Lee Timothy Chelette and Julia Roshto Chelette; and by her son, Bobby Blade.
Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Anthony Brown of Pineville; her brothers, Derk and wife Sally Chelette of Colfax, Timothy and wife Karen Chelette of Colfax, and Chris and wife Vicki Chelette of Angleton, Texas; her sister, Iris “Sissy” Hollie and husband Ronald of Pineville; her beloved pet, Matilda “Mattie Cake”; as well as a host of extended family members and friends.
Susan will be remembered for her loving heart, her kindness to others, her devotion to family, and her faithful love for church and community.