Susan Kraus

Susan Stogner Kraus, age 66, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Terrebonne General Medical Center from complications other than COVID related surrounded by her loving family. Susan was a native of New Orleans, raised in Arabi and a longtime resident of Houma, Louisiana.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation in the Magnolia Chapel of Chauvin Funeral Home on Friday, February 12, 2021 beginning at 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Visitation will resume on Saturday, February 13, 2021 in the Magnolia Chapel at 9:00 a.m. until the Liturgy of the Word at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in St. Ann Catholic Church Cemetery.

Due to COVID 19 and the CDC rules, masks are to be worn at all times and social distancing should be practiced.

Susan is survived by her husband of 47 years, James “Jim” Kraus; daughter, Julie Kraus Clement and husband Jeremy; grandchildren, Alex, Dominick, Robert, Zoya, Sele’, Rami, and Maci; sister, Sally; brother, John Stogner, Sr. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews; sisters-in-law, S.S.N.D. Sister Barbara Kraus, and Susie Kraus McNeil; and a host of dance students that became family throughout the years.

Susan is preceded in death by her son, Jacob Kraus; parents, Ralph and Lois Stogner; father and mother-in-law, Albert and Anna Kraus.

Susan was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Her faith and love of God made her to love one another and care for many. She was a 1973 graduate of Andrew Jackson High School in Chalmette and was a four-year member of the Charmers Dance Team. After graduating from Carol Ann Payne School of Dance, Susan became an instructor and owner of S & S School of Dance and retired after 35 years. Throughout her career her students became part of her family. Susan paved the way for many of her dance students and was also instrumental on teaching them life lessons as well. Her passion for dance went above and beyond the four walls of the dance studio. Susan loved all, but she loved her family and adored her grandchildren. She especially loved holidays and pictures of the grandchildren in front of the Christmas tree. They were truly her world and brought her much happiness in life. Susan enjoyed her years at GDC Young Learners bringing the loved of music to young children. Susan was past president of the New Orleans Chapter of N.A.D.A.A. (National Association of Dance and Affiliated Arts), a member of Dance Teacher United, and a former member of The Krewe of Hyacinthians. Susan is now dancing on the grandest stage of all to some of the best music possible played by her beloved son, Jake.

The family would like to thank Dr. Scott Haydel, Dr. Matthew Watkins, Dr. Nicholas Rau, and Dr. Dickie Haydel, Terrebonne General Hospital 4^th floor nurses, critical care unit and comfort care unit, and Haydel Memorial Hospice. They are also incredibly grateful for the loved and care giving to Susan from Kylie Chaisson and Angie Jones Angela.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Rhoda Ann Guilot Rau Foundation. rhodaraufoundation.com 510 Amarillo Dr. Houma, LA 70360.

Chauvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Susan Kraus.