Laura Belle Hanchett Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Laura Belle Hanchett (Lake Charles, Louisiana), who passed away on April 25, 2025 at the age of 71. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Elton Joseph and Mary Lee Frank Joseph; and her siblings, Delores Anderson, Johnson Joseph, Deroy Joseph and Larry Joseph.
She is survived by: her children, Natalie Hanchett McMahon (James) of Lake Charles, LA, Yolanda Hanchett (Horace) of Lake Charles, LA and Elton Hanchett of Palm Bay, FL; her siblings, Marcella Batiste (Tony) of Lake Charles, LA, Mary White of Lake Charles, LA, Sandra Harrison of Lake Charles, LA, Arlise Renee Frank of Lake Charles, LA and Samuel Joseph (Delores) of Lake Charles, LA; her grandchildren, Tremayne Washington (Olajuwon) of Lake Charles, LA, Tyler Washington (Morghan), Torey Washington of Ruston, LA, Kelby of Lake Charles, LA and Eden McMahon of Lake Charles, LA; and her great grandchildren, Barry Guy (Trey), Elias Chapman, Kane Eaglin, Karter Washington and Kaiden Soileau. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
