Ruth Granger Obituary
Ruth was born on January 4, 1946, in Opelousas, LA. She was the new year's baby. She entered the Gates of Heaven on December 11, 2024. She was steadfast in her Catholic faith, which she instilled in her children. She was truly a tireless and dedicated devoted mother. She enjoyed the simple things in life, her coffee, rocking chair, a good visit, black berry picking, fishing and crabbing. She was delighted to have her coke floats, boiled crawfish, fried shrimp and apple pie. She was well read and eager to learn new things. She had a love of animals, especially dogs and horses. She absolutely glowed while spending time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed playful joking and a good laugh, her pretty blue eyes would sparkle. She walked this earth with God by her side, Mary, Jesus and her family in her heart. She is loved and will be truly missed.
She was proceeded in death by her father, Anthony Bertrand; mother, Hattie Soileau Bertrand; brothers, Clifford Bertrand, Charles Bertrand and son Ross Granger.
She leaves to cherish her memory daughters, Sheila Sharp (Chad) and Milissa Sladecek; son, Troy Granger (Patsy); grandchildren, Caitlin Granger, Hope Granger, Marcus Granger, Evan Granger, Kristin Richard, Kelsey Sharp, Alex Sladecek, Joshua Sladecek, Jakub Sladecek, Ashley Sladecek, Rachel Doty, Thomas Kent and James Granger; great grandchildren, Charlie Ann Richard, Bennett Richard, Levi Granger, Everett Granger, Austyn Kent, Kasen Kent, River Doty and Nolan Doty; brother, Tim Bertrand (Carolyn); sister, Dolores Knapp (Lynn); sister-in-law Charlyn Bertrand; seven nieces and nephews.
A funeral mass will be at St. Martin De Porres Catholic Church, 5495 Elliott Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70605, at 11:00am Wednesday December 18, 2024.Monsignor Jace Eskind will be officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 8:00pm Tuesday December 17, 2024, at Johnson Funeral Home,4321 Lake St. Lake Charles, LA 70605. A vigil and rosary will be at 6:00pm Tuesday by Deacon Richard Danahoe. Visitation will resume Wednesday from 9:00am to 10:45am. Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens
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4321 Lake Street, Lake Charles, LA 70605
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