Adrienne Emmer Duhe'

New Iberia - Private services will be held for the immediate family of Adrienne Emmer Duhe', 81, who passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at Iberia Medical Center, surrounded by her family. A lifelong resident of New Iberia, Adrienne Emmer Duhe' was born on February 6, 1939 to the late Dr. Andrew G. and Miriam Derouen Emmer. Mrs. Duhe' was a talented pianist, and enjoyed playing tennis, fishing and shopping. She and her tennis partners played in the Lafayette Tennis League. Adrienne and her husband, Skibby loved to bass fish, and they fished many tournaments throughout the years. She loved making memories with her children and grandchildren while spending time in Toledo Bend, and at their camp at Lake Fausse Point. Mrs. Duhe' loved Mardi Gras, and was a former Queen of the Krewe of Iberians, just as her mother had been before her. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend who will be deeply missed. Mrs. Duhe' is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, James L. "Skibby" Duhe', Jr.; children, William T. “Tommy” (Pam) Lord of New Iberia, Gwendolyn (Alexis) Voorhies of Lafayette, Brian T. (Cherie) Lord of New Iberia, Amy Pharr of New Iberia, and Elizabeth (Warren) Shepherd of Broussard; stepchildren, Jill (Gerard) Froisy, Myra Nereaux, and Richard (Kristine) Duhe, all of New Iberia; brother-in-law, Allen Duhe' (Alfred Williams) of New Iberia; godchild, Andy Smith of New Iberia; 16 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Lily Emmer Smith; brother-in-law, Elbridge Smith; son-in-law, David T. Pharr; and grandchildren, William and Rebekah Lord. Pallbearers will be Alexis J. Voorhies, Robert W. Shepherd, Michael Lord, Brad Clause, Mike Segura, William Pope, and Cullen Sonnier. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, or Angel Paws Adoption Center. The family would like to express heartfelt appreciation to the second floor staff at Iberia Medical Center; and to Heart of Hospice for exceptional care given to Adrienne. Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace Blvd., New Iberia, LA 70560 (337-365-3331) is in charge of arrangements.