Shaunda Dian LaCaze Andrews Tafel Obituary

With sadness, we share the passing of Shaunda Dian LaCaze Andrews Tafel of Anacoco, Louisiana. Shaunda, born on July 7, 1947 in Leesville, Louisiana, passed away on October 5, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Shaunda Dian LaCaze Andrews Tafel to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her husband John Howard Tafel; her parents, Edmond LaCaze Sr. and Annabelle Brister; her aunt Addie "Sarah" LaCaze; and her brothers, Dalford LaCaze and Edmond LaCaze Jr..

She is survived by: her daughters, Robin Andrews Fletcher (John) of DeRidder, LA, Teresa Andrews Brown (Lee) of Leesville, LA and Amanda Andrews Little (Michael) of Florien, LA; her stepdaughter Heather Tafel (Mike) of Grand Rapids, MI; her grandchildren, Samantha Dowden, Ryan Dowden, Joshua Fletcher, Austin Driskill, Alyssa Wheeler, Daren Brown and Kayle Little; her great grandchildren, Fletcher Dowden, Reese Fletcher, Charlie Fletcher, Olivia Dowden, Stella Driskill, Sadie Driskill, Natalee Wheeler, Wrenlee Wheeler, Weslee Wheeler and Whitlee Wheeler; her brother Jerome H. Hagan (Ana) of Houston, TX; Tony San Nicholas. She is also survived by numerous other family members and dear friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 9th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Jeane's Funeral Service North (1578 Hammond St, Hornbeck, LA 71439). A celebration of life will be held on Friday, October 9th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Jeane's Funeral Service (1578 Hammond St, Hornbeck, LA 71439).

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider making a donation to Good Hope Baptist Church in Shaunda's memory.