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Ruth Marian Calegan Wilks

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Mothe Funeral Home Harvey

2100 Westbank Expressway

Harvey, Louisiana

Ruth Wilks Obituary

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.

Published by The Times-Picayune from Apr. 1 to Apr. 2, 2014.
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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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