Ruby Knight

1932 - 2014

Ruby Knight obituary, 1932-2014, Lafayette, LA

BORN

1932

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Evangeline Memorial Gardens

4113 N. University Ave.

Carencro, Louisiana

Ruby Knight Obituary

Ruby Leger Knight

LAFAYETTE - Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 10, 2014 at a 4:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial in Evangeline Memorial Gardens Chapel in Carencro for Ruby Knight, age 81, the former Ruby Leger, who passed away Monday, July 7, 2014 at her residence in Lafayette.

Interment will be in Evangeline Memorial Gardens in Carencro.

Mrs. Knight was a native and lifelong resident of Lafayette. She retired with Heymann's Department Store in the houseware department after twenty nine years of service. She was a parishioner of St. Leo the Great Catholic Church. Mrs. Knight was an avid bourré player and enjoyed monthly trips to the casino, either on the bus or with her family and friends.

Survivors include two sons, Robert "Bobby" Ray Knight of Carencro and Randy Knight and his wife, Cindy, of Lafayette; one daughter, Rhonda Credeur and her husband, Jeff, of Broussard; four sisters, Georgia Courville and her husband, Ben, of Catahoula, Tina Frederick and her husband, Johnny, of Catahoula, Theresa Pearce and her husband, Wayne, of Moss Bluff, and Kathleen Hymes and her husband, Paul, of Moss Bluff; one brother in law, Joseph Trahan; three grandchildren, Jamie Knight and his wife, Lindsay, Zachary Knight and his wife, Amanda, and Dylan Lantz, all of Lafayette; two great grandchildren, Mckenzie May Knight and Jadon Michael Knight; two step grandchildren, Channing Credeur and his companion, Kristen Duhon, of Maurice, and Deidra Credeur and her companion, Kip Meaux, of Carencro; and three step great grandchildren, Carson Credeur and Cooper Credeur of Maurice and Kogan Meaux of Carencro.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George Ray Knight; her parents, Conrad J. Leger and the former Clemanse Smith; and one sister, Anna Joyce Trahan.

A rosary will be prayed at 11:00 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home.

The family requests that visiting hours be observed from 9:00 a.m. Thursday until service time on Thursday.

Pallbearers will be Jamie Knight, Zachary Knight, Jadon Knight, Dylan Lantz, Channing Credeur, Chris Nicko and Doug Nicko.

View the obituary and guestbook online at www.melanconfuneralhome.net.

Melancon Funeral Home, Evangeline Memorial Gardens Chapel, 4117 N. University Ave., Carencro, (337) 896-3232, is in charge of arrangements.

Published by The Advertiser from Jul. 9 to Jul. 10, 2014.
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Randy. Mom and. I are so sorry for your family s loss. We have you all in our thoughts and prayers . May. God. Bless you all!

Lenora & Rena Dupuis

July 10, 2014

Sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Kin & Denise Benoit

July 10, 2014

Randy & Cindy,
So sorry to hear about your loss. You have my deepest sympathy and prayers for your Mom.

Marlin Touchet

July 10, 2014

All our heart felt appreciation for the dedication to our family. Thank you from The Heymann Family. Our deepest condolences to all.

July 9, 2014

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Fredrika Arnaud

July 9, 2014

Rhonda,
So sorry to hear about your mom.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Jayne

Jayne Ryder

July 9, 2014

So sorry for youre loss.She was a sweet lady.Prayers for all,Bonnie Beranrd

BONNIE BERNARD

July 9, 2014

Sorry for your loss and let the memories live on . God Bless.

Shirley Credeur

July 9, 2014

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