Susan Skofield Deshotel

Baton Rouge - Susan Skolfield Deshotel, 81, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025. Born on November 28, 1943, in Baton Rouge, she was the daughter of the late Wilson Penn Skolfield and Dorothy Maas Skolfield. A proud graduate of Baton Rouge High School and Louisiana State University (LSU), Susan earned both her bachelor's and master's degrees in education. Her passion for teaching led her to serve as a dedicated educator in Evangeline Parish before returning to Baton Rouge, where she continued her teaching career in East Baton Rouge Parish until her retirement. Beyond her professional life, Susan was involved in Baton Rouge's Spanish Town Mardi Gras. She was one of the four founding members, affectionately known as the "Four Founding Floozies," of the Spanish Town Ladies Auxiliary (STLA), alongside Cherie, Sheri, and Laura. She served on the board as the membership director for over a decade, contributing significantly to the organization's growth and community impact. Susan was also known for her beautiful singing voice. She was an active member of the LSU Acapella Choir and as a long time resident of Ville Platte, LA, served as a coach of the Ville Platte Cotton Festival entertainment group, the "Cotton Pickers." Additionally, she volunteered countless hours assisting with musicals at Sacred Heart High School in Ville Platte, sharing her passion for music with students and the community. In her leisure time, Susan enjoyed needlepointing, collecting Christmas ornaments, and hosting gatherings for the "Wearin' of the Green" parade on Eugene Street, a cherished Baton Rouge tradition. She was also an avid LSU football fan, enthusiastically cheering for the Tigers and Joe Burrow. Susan is survived by her two daughters, Julie Fusilier and Lisa Fusilier Smith (Chad); four grandchildren, Morgan Wooley (Skyla), Cameron Wooley, Savanah Wooley, and Mallory Morrow; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilson P. Skolfield and Dorothy Maas Skolfield, and her beloved dog, Meaux. A private celebration of Susan's life will be held at a later date. The family would like to thank the dedicated staff of Pelican Pointe Healthcare and Rehab and Lamm Family Care Hospice. Susan's legacy of love for music, education, and community service will continue to inspire all who knew her. Arrangements have been entrusted to Cypress Funeral Home & Crematory, 206 W. Lafayette St., Maurice, LA 70555.

Susan Skofield Deshotel

November 28, 1943 - March 26, 2025