Lou Lachicotte, 57, retired CEO of family’s real estate business
January 25, 2024
Martha Louise Lachicotte of Pawleys Island died Jan. 22 at her home. She was 57.
Known at Lou, she was born Feb. 11, 1966, in Georgetown, the daughter of Martha Louise McDonald Lachicotte and the late Arthur Herbert “Doc” Lachicotte Jr.
She grew up at Pawleys Island, enjoying countless days spent with friends and family enjoying time looking for sea shells, as well as swimming and fishing in Pawleys Creek. She graduated from Winyah High School, where she was a member of the tennis and highstepper teams as well as the secretary of the National Honor Society. She earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from Randolph-Macon Woman’s College in Lynchburg, Va.
She returned to Pawleys Island and embarked on a career at Plantation Federal Bank. She later discovered her passion for real estate, and from 2008 to 2018 she worked alongside her father, serving as the president and CEO of The Lachicotte Co. Her relentless work ethic and passion for showing others the splendor of her native area led the company to new heights, and gave countless families the privilege of calling the Pawleys Island community their new home.
Ms. Lachicotte was deeply involved in the community and served on several boards including the Friends of Brookgreen Gardens, Teach My People and the Humanities Advancement Board at Clemson University. She was also a member of the vestry at All Saints Church, Waccamaw.
She was remembered as bright, beautiful and a devoted friend to many. Her cheerful personality was infectious. She loved life and people, and was always up for an adventure. She loved to travel, dine on delicious food and entertain friends in true Pawleys Island style. She loved openly and honestly, always finding the good in everyone she met. Her friends said that they never heard her say anything bad about anyone. She was grounded in her faith in Jesus Christ.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her son, Adam R. Lachicotte; and her sisters, Cecile L. Spivey and Virginia L. Aimar.
A service celebrating her life was held Wednesday at All Saints Church.
Memorials may be made to Teach My People at teachmypeople.com or P.O. Box 2848, Pawleys Island, SC 29585 .
Condolences may be sent at ridgewayfh.com.
