Ruthie LeBlanc Richard

January 5, 1927 - October 15, 2020

Ruthie LeBlanc Richard Jennings: It’s with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Ruthie LeBlanc Richard announces her passing from this life on October 15, 2020 at the age of 93. Ruthie was born in Lake Arthur, LA to Alcee LeBlanc and Theresa Trahan LeBlanc on January 5, 1927. She was a homemaker who dedicated her life to the care of her family. She loved to cook, bake, planting, and working in her garden. Ruthie’s greatest joys came from spending time with her family and making memories. She was a kind and loving woman who will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Ruthie is survived by her daughter, Connie (Danny) Crochet of Jennings, LA; her granddaughter, Stefani (Charlie) Koehn; her two great grandchildren, Gus & Maggie Koehn; her three sisters, Elday Thibodeaux of Jennings, LA, Vina Langley of Jennings, LA, Dorothy Benoit of Jennings, LA. Ruthie was preceded in death by her parents, Alcee & Theresa LeBlanc; her beloved husband, McNeal Richard; her son, Dean Richard; one brother & four sisters. Graveside Services will be held at Istre Cemetery on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Clifton LeJeune officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be held at Matthews & Son Funeral Home in Jennings on Tuesday, October 20th from 9:00 AM 1:30 PM. To extend online condolences, please visit our website at www.matthewsandsonfuneralhome.net Arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews & Son Funeral Home.