WILKS Ruth Marian Calegan Wilks, born October 28, 1926 in New Orleans, LA died at home surrounded by her loving family on March 31, 2014 at the age of 87. She is survived by 2 daughters, Patricia Wilks Simoneaux (the late Jerry) and Linda Wilks Vetter (Gary); 3 grandchildren, Rebekah Green Kraus (Carl), Michael Scott Vetter (Cherie) and Jennifer Vetter Bartholomew (Karl); 7 great grandchildren, Emily, Alex, Peyton, Sydney, Skylar, Brandt and Braxton; her sister, Mildred and her brother, Leon. She is preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Zack E. Wilks; her parents, Josephine and Leonce Calegan; her brother, Ernest and her sisters, Virginia and Hilda. Ruth was a faithful member of the United Pentecostal Church for over 60 years. Relatives and friends and members of the United Pentecostal Church of Marrero and Lifegate Church are invited to attend the visitation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA on Friday, April 4, 2014 from 9:30AM until 11AM. Graveside services at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA will follow. Family and friends may view and sign the online guestbook at www.mothefunerals.com.
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Pat and Linda,
What a special lady,no one compares with the love she shared.So many wonderful memories.
My love and prayers,
cousin Sharon
April 4, 2014
Linda and Pat, I am so sorry for your loss. Sis Wilks was such a special lady and will be greatly missed. I know she is happy to be reunited with the love of her life, many friends and family. She was very good friend of my Mom's. I remember them being on the phone together many times. Both of you and the family will be in our prayers.
Debbie Frazier
April 3, 2014
My mom, my lifelong friend. I will miss her so.
Linda
April 3, 2014
She was a great woman in every area of life. A model of a true Christian. Though life separated her from my everyday experience, she will live forever in my pleasant memories. Condolences to all the family!
Louis Green
April 3, 2014
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Tanya Ambrose
April 2, 2014
Pat, I am so sorry. I hope that the coming days will not be filled with sorrow, but with the bright sunlight of happy times, laughing times and the remembrance of your Mother's smile will always be with you and comfort you. I am sorry.
Ruth Peacock
April 2, 2014
Pat, I am so sorry for your loss. I know she was so special to you and will be missed so much. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathy
Kathy Bourgeois
April 2, 2014
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