Ruth F.

Gaudin

Ruth F. Gaudin, a resident of Lutcher, was born on September 12, 1922 and passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at the age of 98.

She was delivered by a midwife in Ridge, Louisiana.  She attended College at Southwestern University in Lafayette and got a degree in Home Economics.  She met William Heagy while she was working in Ville Platt, Louisiana with LSU extension service.  He was stationed at an Army Base near Alexandria.  They were married in 1946 and moved to St. Louis, Missouri.  While in St. Louis she worked for Ralston Purina as a product demonstrator.  While is St. Louis she had 2 sons, Paul Kendall Heagy (born in 1947) and David Gerard Heagy (born in 1951).  In 1952 she and her sons moved back to Louisiana.  They stayed with her parents for about a year in Chef Mentour.  She worked in New Orleans demonstrating sewing technique and products.  She did a 30 second commercial on sewing technique that was seen by a former colleague at extension service.  She received a call from extension service asking her if she were interested in returning to work as a Home Demonstration Agent with them.  Se accepted the offer and moved to St. James Parish on 1954.  She often said she "Zig Zagged" her way into St. James Parish.  Her and her sons moved to Convent near the Court House where she worked.  They then moved to Gramercy in a rental house near the Sacred Heart Church.  It was in 1956 when she was introduced to Wilbert P. Gaudin "Wootsie" at Hymel's Restaurant.  Wootsie did upholstery for a living.  They dated and were married in 1956.  Wootsie had 1 son (W. Paul Jr.) that was coincidently the same exact age as her son David (within 2 hours).  The 2 got along very well.  Ruth and Wootsie bought a house in Lutcher on 3 ^rd Street and settled into life.  In 1961 their 1 ^st child (Jeffrey) was born.  In 1963 their 2 ^nd child (Carla) was born.  That completed the Yours, Mine, and Our scenario for them.  Ruth and Wootsie made their life in Lutcher and in 1983 both retired.  Over the years they made their home in Lutcher at 702 3 ^rd Street.  Mom always said she was grateful to have lived a good healthy life.

Cancer survivor.  Loved to sew.  Wrote the "Up and Down the River" article in the News Examiner.  Many Paintings to her credit.  Administered communion at church.  Sat on several boards.  Garden club member.  Counsel on aging member.  Had a picture taken with the Pope.  Holds a Masters +30 education.  Loved to drink OLD FASHIONS.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Rose Lynn Funeral Services form 9:00 AM until 10:30 AM.  A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery.