LOIS BERNICE RODGERS KIDD

Memorial services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Plain Dealing at 1 p.m., on Wednesday, November 11, 2015, for Mrs. Lois Bernice Rodgers Kidd, a longtime resident of Franklin, LA who passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, October 28, 2015, at the age of 97.
Lois was born May 13, 1918 in Plain Dealing, LA and was the fourth child of Alice C. Rodgers and Rufus P. Rodgers.
Lois completed her Bachelors of Science in education at Centenary College and Arkansas State Teachers College. While beginning her teaching career, she became the beautiful wife of Dr. Milton B. Kidd Jr., on June 8, 1946. In 1947, the couple moved to Franklin, where Dr. Milton Kidd became an early pioneer for contact lenses and Lois pursued her teaching career with St. Mary Parish Schools. Lois continued teaching for over 30 years.
During her 68 years in Franklin, Lois was involved in Fort Nightly and a devoted member of Grace Presbyterian Church. She believed in philanthropy and community involvement. She also had a passion for genealogy and was crucial in completing the research that allowed her grandchildren to become members of the Daughters and Sons of the American Revolution.
Lois was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Milton B. Kidd Jr.; her parents, Rufus and Alice Rodgers; sisters, Lyda Salmon and Mary Liberto; and brothers, Ernestine Rodgers and Wilburn Rodgers.
Lois is survived by her son, Dr. Milton B. Kidd III; her granddaughters and their husbands, Christi Kidd-Villa, M.D. and Michael A. Villa Jr. and their children, Charlotte and Michael Villa III; Colleen Kidd Supple and James B. Supple Jr. and their children, Charles, Jackson, and Fredrick Supple; and her grandson and his wife, Milton B. Kidd IV and Amy Sydboten Kidd. Lois is also survived by her nephew and his wife, Charles and Patria Rodgers, as well as extended family.
Affectionately known as Mimi, her grandchildren have many fond memories of growing up next door. Lois further enjoyed creating fun memories with her great grandchildren. Everyone will remember her beautiful grace, warm hugs, and special chocolate chip cookies.
We wish to mention a special thanks to Linda Baker, Sheila Bailey, Elizabeth Johnson, Janice Choplin and June Sarver for their loving care and time. Special thanks also to Kim Hayes and Roland Degeyter, M.D.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lois Kidd’s name to the Heart of Hospice - Bayou Region, 14777 Highway 90 West Frontage Road, Franklin, LA 70538, or www.heartofhospice.net/donate, or a charity of your choice.
Family and friends may view the obituary and express their condolences online by visiting www.iberts.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert’s Mortuary, Inc., 1007 Main St., Franklin, LA 70538, (337) 828-5426.