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Ruth Harline Eckes "Ruthie" McCann

Ruth Harline Eckes "Ruthie" McCann obituary

Ruth McCann Obituary

McCANN Ruth "Ruthie" Harline Eckes McCann went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, February 6, 2012, at the age of 68. She is survived by her daughters and their husbands: Tamara & Allen McIlwain and Lenna & Kenneth Paolini. She was a loving grandmother to Joshua Paolini, Hailey Paolini and Emily McIlwain. Devoted sister of the late Lenna Meredith and Harold Dodds. Ruthie was a long-time resident of the Westbank and passed away peacefully at her home. Friends and family are invited to a celebration of her life at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 1:00 PM. Interment will be private. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM. For further funeral information or directions, please call Mothe Funeral Home at 504.366.4343. Family and friends may view and sign the online guestbook at www.mothefunerals.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Times-Picayune from Feb. 7 to Feb. 8, 2012.

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Tiffany Meredith

February 11, 2012

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Patty Stone

February 8, 2012

My deepest condolences on the loss of your mother. Ruthie was a wonderful person who became one of our dearest friends. She will be missed.

Patty & Joe Billiot and Family

Tammy Welch

February 8, 2012

I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

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