Sue Holt Bowers

Armstrong

Sue Holt Bowers Armstrong was born on October 25, 1929 and went to be with our Lord and savior on Wednesday November 11, 2026 in Gonzales, LA.

Sue was born in Birmingham, AL but lived most of her life in Empire, LA. After Hurricane Katrina, Sue and her husband Louis relocated to Gonzales where she lived until her death at 97 years old. 

She is proceeded in death by her parents, Roy M. Holt and Myrtle McCombs Holt, first husband Lionel (Pete) Bowers and second husband Louis C. Armstrong, step children Patricia (Patty) Armstrong Williams, Daryl Lynn Armstrong Bondi and step grandson Paul Williams.

She is survived by brother Howard Holt (JoAnn), daughters Gwendolyn (Gwen) Bowers Austin, Karen Bowers Morris (Rick) and stepson Michael L. Armstrong (Lorri), numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and cousins.

Sue was an excellent cook and family was always welcomed in for a good home cooked meal. No one ever left her home hungry. A talented pastry cook, she was known for her special occasion cakes, especially her red velvet cakes. She also enjoyed sewing, gardening, and doing home improvements. 

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Annette Dorsey Hayes, Lacie Bergeron, and the staff from St. Joseph Hospice for their loving care of Sue.

Ascension Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation will be at the First Baptist Church of Gonzales on Monday, November 16, 2026, from 9:00 am until the funeral services at 11:00 am in the church officated by Reverend Jeremy Starnes. Interment will be at Hope Haven Garden of Memory in Gonzales, Louisiana.