Luddie "Suzian" Ellen Teske, age 72, of Pineville, Louisiana went to be with the Lord on April 26, 2021. She passed away at home after a lengthy illness with her daughter by her side.
Suzian had a long career in the financial world and went on to become an EMT instructor for Rapides Parish. She also served as an Administrative Assistant with the Alexandria Technical College. She was a member of the Boyce Chapter of the Eastern Star as was her mother and grandmother. She was a graduate of Boyce High School. She loved working in her yard with her beloved Sophie while caring for her flowers and home.
She is preceded in death by her son, Marlin Pitka, husband, Neil Teske, her father, Thomas Calvin Ryder, her mother, Edna I. Ford Ryder, her brothers, Harold R. Ryder, Clemmie “Sonny” C. Ryder, Richard N. Ryder, Thomas “Tom” H. Ryder and one sister, Jewel Dean Miller.
She is survived by her daughter, Priscilla S. Pitka, granddaughter, Niya Layssard, brothers, James G. Ryder (Gwen) and William (Bill) J. Ryder (Shirley) and one sister, Linda L. Thomas and numerous nieces, great nieces, nephews and great nephews.
Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. on May 15, 2021, in the chapel at Gallagher Funeral Home. Reverend Dwayne Davis will be officiating the service. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society, St. Judes Hospital, or any Animal Rescue Society.