Virginia Latour Budd

1928 - 2021

Virginia Latour Budd

Abbeville - Virginia Latour Budd, 92, passed away peacefully in the arms of her loved ones on Saturday, July 17, 2021.

She will be laid to rest at Bellevue Memorial Park in Opelousas, LA at a later date.

Virginia was born on December 28, 1928 in Natchitoches, LA to Raoul and Artemis Latour.

She received a Master's Degree plus 30 in Special Education and was a dedicated educator for 32 yrs. She was married to Charles Budd, Jr. for 54 years and they resided in Opelousas.

Virginia proudly served as president of The Louisiana Educators Association and was elected to two terms. She was also elected as a delegate to the 1988 National Democratic Convention and often described that experience as the highlight of her career. Another source of pride was being part of a unique marching group at Lake Charles High School called the "Kilties". This large group dressed in Scottish uniforms and made quite an impression at festivals and parades.

She loved literature, music, art and wrote many beautiful stories and poems. She had a passion for politics and service to others.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Budd Jr.; son, Charles Budd, III; and son-in-law, Dr. Corbett LeBouef, Jr.

She is survived by her daughter, Kathleen Budd LeBouef; sisters, Betty Latour Hart and Matsy Latour Guidry; three grandsons, Jay, Ed and Nick Budd; granddaughter, Vanessa Kaposta; and six great grandchildren.

Our beloved "Juney" and "Mamon" will be missed as a mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. She will be best remembered as an accomplished role model and a woman of substance who possessed a keen intelligence, sharp wit and an abundance of true grit.

Many thanks to the staff at Eastridge Assisted Living and NSI Nursing Specialties. A special heartfelt thanks to our devoted and loyal caretaker and friend, Brittany Menard of Abbeville.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Dr. Corbett LeBouef Endowment at Hospice of Acadiana 2600 Johnston Street Suite 200 Lafayette, LA 70503.

Darby and Greene Funeral Home and Cremation Services 802 Weldon Street New Iberia (337) 256-5152 are in charge of arrangements.