The People Project:
Lisa Hughes
By Ashley & Andrew LeSaicherre | August 26, 2023
Meet Lisa Hughes!
Lisa was born in New Orleans and raised in Chalmette, Louisiana. She is the oldest of three children. She has two younger brothers. She graduated from Andrew Jackson High School in 1985. She served her funeral director apprenticeship, earning that license in 1999. Lisa graduated from Nunez Community College in 2005 with an Associates in Computer Science.
She married Harry, her high school sweetheart, in 1987. Together, they have two children, Harry III and Megan. They also have three grandsons.
Together, Lisa and Harry own LN Hughes Funeral Services. They host The Living Well Christian Church Congregation that holds their Sunday morning services there. They also started a Grief Support Group that meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 3:00pm in the reception room. All are invited to attend.
Lisa is also the President of the Tangipahoa Professional Women's Organization.
We want to thank Lisa for spending some time with us and letting us get to know about her life and her love of the area.
Q: What led you to your current career?
A: In 1990, Harry and I were saving to purchase a home. I got a part-time job in administration at the funeral home where my mother worked. I have been in the industry ever since. I earned my state license and finished my apprenticeship in 1999. I have worked in different funeral home corporations through the years.
We moved to Ponchatoula in 2005, near my parents. In 2018, I decided to open my own funeral home, so we purchased a former church and remodeled it. We are celebrating our 4 year anniversary, and what I think sets us apart is our customer service. You will work with me from start to finish. My families can call me anytime.
Q: What is your favorite restaurant in the area, and what do you like to get there?
A: Tope La! I order the Chicken Angelique.
Q: What is your favorite childhood memory?
A: Playing with my cousins at home.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be? And why?
A: Greece, I have always wanted to go.
Q: What is your favorite movie? What is the first movie you remember seeing in a theater?
A: Back to the Future is my favorite. I remember seeing Popeye with Robin Williams at the drive in theater.
Q: What advice would you give a group of people?
A: Turn off your cell phones and enjoy the moment.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
A: Traveling with Harry on our Harleys!
Q: What is your favorite music or an artist/band that you would like to see (dead or alive)?
A: I love all kinds of music, but I lean towards instrumental, easy listening. I would have loved to see Journey when Steve Perry was in the band.
Q: What current or former business makes you the most nostalgic about the area?
A: In Chalmette, Rocky and Carlos! That veal parmesan and baked macaroni.
Q: If you could choose one person to go to lunch with that you’ve never met, who is it and where would you go?
A: Meryl Streep. I would take her to my daughters house to visit.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique that you love about the area?
A: The community. The friends I have made by being involved in organizations.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
A: Retired and traveling!
Q: What is something interesting that most people don’t know about you (even friends or family)?
A: That I ride a Harley.
Q: What is a word or phrase that comes to mind when you think of the word “Home”?
A: Home is where the heart is.
Q: If you could have a full-time staff member that is fully paid for, what would that be? (Chef, housekeeper, driver, coach, personal trainer, etc.)
A: A personal assistant for home and work!
Q: If you had to choose one type of cuisine to eat for the rest of your life, what would it be?
A: Italian food.
Q: What do you do when you are alone in your car?
A: Listen to comedy radio.
Q: What is the last gift you gave and received?
A: The last gift I gave was a gift card to The District for my parents' anniversary. The last gift I received was the remodel of our kitchen by Harry!
Q: What are you known for?
A: LN Hughes Funeral Services.
Q: What is your favorite 70’s/80’s jam?
A: Any Yacht Rock.
Q: If you could have a superpower, what would it be and why?
A: Flying, so I could enjoy the journey.
Q: What are some of your hobbies?
A: Spending time with family, riding bikes with my husband, swimming, having girl time with friends and family.
Q: What is your most commonly used emoji?
A: The crying laughing out loud or the red heart.
Q: What are you the most proud of?
A: My children and grandkids.
Q: What two items would you take with you if you shipwrecked on a deserted island where food and water were taken care of?
A: Music and a bathing suit!
Q: If you won the lottery, what would you purchase or spend money on?
A: Paying off home and business, traveling and helping family with all their needs.
Q: What do you want your legacy to be?
A: That I made a difference in someone's life.
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