Mary Elizabeth Hitt (Sutton) of Luling, LA departed this life on Monday, February 20, 2017. Born on May 21st, 1932 in Southampton England to Ernest and Elizabeth Sutton, she is survived by her daughter Liz Hitt (Shelly Walsh), her sister Margaret Montano, her sister-in-law Diane, her niece Karen, two nephews (David and Paul), numerous friends, and her extended family in NY and VT. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack Hitt (d.2008), her son Charles Hitt (d. 1996), her brother John (d.2013), and her parents. Mary came to the U.S.A. in 1959 for a one year teaching assignment in Jefferson City, MO. After heading to the New Orleans area, she continued to teach 5th/6th grade math and science for another three decades. Both Orleans and St. Charles Parish Schools benefitted from Mary’s devotion and she loved her students, her colleagues, and her classroom. Mary received a Bachelors Degree in Education from Tulane University and a Masters in Education from the University of New Orleans. Upon retirement, Mary found tremendous joy from volunteering with numerous groups including; St. Charles Parish Friends of the Library, Women United (New Life Community Church; a United Methodist Congregation), the Retired Teacher’s Association, and the St. Charles Parish Council on Aging. A service of remembrance will be held on Saturday March 4th, 2017 at 10:30 am at New Life Community Church (134 Lakewood Drive Luling, LA 70070). An inurnment will take place at Bethuel Cemetery in Millington, TN at a later date. Those wishing to honor Mary can make a contribution to Women United (New Life Community Church 134 Lakewood Drive Luling, LA 70070) or the Homeless and Travelers Aid Society (138 Central Ave Albany, NY 12206). Condolences may be mailed to Liz Hitt at PO Box 197 Luling, LA 70070. Arrangements by Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp, 1600 N. Causeway Blvd. Information 504-835-2341. Condolences may be expressed online at www.tharpsontheimerfh.com.