Stella Peck

BATON ROUGE, La. — Stella Bello Peck passed away peacefully with her loving husband and family at her side on Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, at Our Lady Of The Lake Hospital, at the age of 89. She was a native of Bueche, La., and a resident of Baton Rouge, La. Stella was a devoted wife and mother for most of her life. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Phillip Peck; daughters: Janice Duke Leckert (Spouse John), Carolyn Duke, Angela Duke Ferrara(spouse Chris); sons: Terry Duke (spouse Robin Roussel Duke), Ivan Duke (spouse Patti Whitcomb Duke); sister: Brenda Bello Badeaux (spouse Billy); stepdaughter: GiGi Peck Leek (spouse Dennis) grandchildren: Brad Leckert, Jason Leckert, John Leckert III, Amy Bonaventure Triche, April Bonaventure Gremillion, Clay Duke, Anna Duke Betton, Kate Ferrara Dorland, Christopher Ferrara, Connor Ferrara, Taylor Duke, Phillip Duke, William Duke; along with 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents: Evelyn and Joseph Bello, Sr.; brothers: Joseph, Jr. and Ronald Bello; first husband: Thomas Dempsey Duke; son: Kelvin Duke. Visitation will be held at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church on Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 10am until mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. Stella enjoyed cooking, fishing, traveling, taking Sunday drives and most of all, playing cards with her family. She will always be in the hearts and minds of her family. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in memory of Stella to the National Diabetes Foundation or charity of your choice.