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Rita Charlet Obituary

Rita Guillot Charlet entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at 10:08 a.m., at the Baton Rouge General Medical Center - Bluebonnet. She was 74 years old, born on February 14, 1943 in Plattenville, LA. She was a resident of Belle Rose, LA. She fought cancer with every fiber of her being, while continuing to be a wife, mother, grandmother, and newly great grandmother. Survived by her husband, Alden "Pete" Charlet; daughter and son-in-law, Kay and Greg Landry; son, Scott Charlet and girlfriend, Jamie Chabaud; three grandchildren, Kimberly Templet and husband Chase, Kristie Landry and fiancé, Marshall Heltz, and Alden J. Charlet; one great granddaughter, Emma Kate Templet; two sisters, Lorraine Rodrigue and husband, Philip and Irene Watson and husband, Greg; and two brothers, Danny Guillot and wife, Alma and Ricky Guillot and wife, Robin. Preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Emelda Guillot; daughter, Kim Marie Charlet; two sisters, Nell and Shirley Guillot; brother, Tommy Guillot; half brother, Russell Rodriguez; nephew, Bubba Rodrigue; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Lynn and Louise Charlet; and brother-in-law, Clarence "Billy" Charlet. She was a parishioner and Eucharistic Minister at St. Jules Catholic Church, a member of the Ladies Altar Society, and Catholic Daughters of the Americas. She enjoyed working in her yard, reading, playing Pokeno with her friends, and having lunch with her classmates - Class of 1961 Assumption High. Special thanks to her family, neighbors, and friends for their help and loving support during her trying times. Also, special thanks to Dr. Miletillo and staff at Baton Rouge General. Visiting will be at St. Jules Catholic Church in Belle Rose on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. celebrated by Father Matthew J. Graham. Burial will be in the church cemetery, next to her beloved daughter, Kim Marie Charlet. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation at ww5.komen.org. Ascension Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Please visit the online guestbook at www.ascensionfuneral.com.

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Published by The Advocate from Dec. 10 to Dec. 13, 2017.

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LUCY TALBOT

December 7, 2022

Time does go by. Rita is sorely missed by many. Rita was so delightful in many ways. She is still in my heart as a wonderful person. I was blessed being welcomed by her.

Lucy Talbot

December 4, 2020

Time does go by. I would run into Rita at surprising places and was always delighted to see her and visit. Our visits were always as though we had seen each other the day before. We never missed a beat in getting our conversation going. She was a dear person and I considered her a good friend. God Bless all of you.

Lucy Talbot

December 4, 2019

MY memories of Rita involve many different stages of our lives. I was a year older than Rita at Assumption High. We were friendly then and a relationship started which had us touch base with many facets of our lives. We did not see each other often but when we did we did not miss a beat to catch up on our family happenings. I do miss our special times . The last one was at Lake Verrett as Rita and Pete's daughter had a camp there. It was great to see Rita and Pete all smiles. I miss you friend.

December 13, 2017

Pete & family, so sorry to hear about Rita's passing. May she rest in peace and may God give strength to carry on. Anna & Sylvester Mayet Pierre Part, LA

Melissa Landry

December 13, 2017

Scotty and family so sorry to hear about the passing of Ms Rita. may she rest in peace. Prayers and hugs.

December 12, 2017

I am sorry that Rita passed away she was always so nice to me and caertainly made me feel welcome my prayers are with you. Lee Ann Thornton

Janice Falcon

December 12, 2017

Pete, Kay, Scotty, & Family:
My heartfelt condolences to you as we say goodbye to Rita. One of the bravest people I've ever known, & an inspiration to all who were lucky enough to have met her & loved her. Throughout the long & fierce fight to beat cancer, she could always touch my heart & give me the advice I needed. Her words were always as loving, comforting & true as any Mother could give her own child. I will sorely miss those talks, & remember her and her loving family in my prayers always.
May our Heavenly Father welcome her into His Kingdom, where Rita's heart will be whole once again, & her precious smile will also return as she is reunited with her little Angel Kim...
Rest Now In Eternal Peace Rita..

LUCY TALBOT

December 12, 2017

I was so sad to hear of Rita's passing. Her journey was trying but she always came through with great strength. I extend sympathies to her family.

LUCY TALBOT

December 12, 2017

I was so sad to hear of Rita's passing. Her journey was trying but she always came through with great strength. I extend sympathies to her family.

Bubbba Landry

December 12, 2017

Mr Pete, Kay, Scott I'm sorry to hear of Mrs Rita's passing. You are in our prayers.
Bubba and Heidi Landry

Alton "Pete" Landry

December 11, 2017

Rita, it is with great sadness that I heard of your passing. You and I have been fighting cancer for so many years. I will not be able to attend your service and mass because I am currently taking immunotherapy for my 4th melanoma, this last one which has caused a tumor on my right lung.

REST IN PEACE Rita. You have suffered enough.

Becky Robichaux

December 11, 2017

We have been on this journey with Rita and Pete for a very long time! Our hearts are broken,but Rita has shown us all how to live every day with faith and loveWe love you,Re we love you ,PeteWhat a LOVE story we have witnessed

December 11, 2017

So sorry to hear of the passing of Rita. My prayers are with the family.

Elaine & Scozzie Landry

Deany Gravois

December 11, 2017

Pete and family, so very sorry to hear of Rita's passing. May she Rest In Peace now in Jesus's arms. God Bless all of you as you morn her lost.

Sid Hayes

December 11, 2017

Pete, So sorry to learn of Rita's passing. I'm praying for her soul and for you and family.

Cheryl Charlet

December 10, 2017

Pete,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. I pray that Rita will be at rest with the Lord and that all of you will find peace in His Loving Care.

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