Iris Lois Lee Bendily Vinot passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at the age of 94. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that she had touched in some way throughout her life. She was the cherished wife of 35 years to the late Rene A. Vinot Jr. Loving mother of Vada Kahrs (Donald) and the late Rene A.
Vinot III. Daughter of the late Clinton William Bendily and Ruby Jon Patterson Bendily. Sister of the late Helen Amie, Lucy Mathies, Bessie Dupuy, Floyd Bendily, Charlie Bendily and R.J. Bendily. Proud grandmother of Tammy Vega, Calvin Vega, Kate Vinot, Felicia Vinot and Crystal Vinot. Great grandmother of Tamara Lee. She is also survived and fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Lois was born in Walker, LA and was a longtime resident of St. Bernard Parish before settling in Cabot, AR. She enjoyed a long career as a demonstrator for several grocery stores, along with her memberships with the VFW and AARP. She was well loved and will be forever remembered as a loving and loyal wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, who treasured her family. She will be deeply missed by her family and by all those whose lives she touched. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Saturday, February 15, 2020 from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m., followed by a funeral service in Lois’ memory beginning at 11 a.m. She will be laid to eternal rest with her beloved husband and son in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. To view and sign the Family Guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.