Ruth Hebert

Ruth Theresa Lirette Hebert, 87, passed away surrounded by her loving family at 3:08PM on Wednesday, January 10, 2018. She was a native and resident of Houma, LA.

Visitation will be on Monday, January 15, 2018 at First Baptist Church of Houma in Gray, LA from 9:00AM until service time. Funeral Services will begin after visitation starting at 11:00AM. Burial will follow services in Garden of Memories Cemetery.

Ruth is survived by her son, Shelly “Sno” Hebert and wife Terrie; daughters, Benita H. Grabert and husband Dale, Melodie “Mel” Gilbert and husband Butch, Sophie H. Guidry and husband Lawrence “J-Boy”; sisters, Dorothy “Dot” Hebert, Shirley L. Allemand, Lillie L. Allemand; eleven grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband Shirley “Shelly” H. Hebert, parents, Henri J. Lirette and Lily L. Lirette; brothers, Herbert Lirette, Paul Lirette, Ralph Lirette and Avery Lirette; sisters, Sophie L. Bent, Ella L. Ford, Pearl L. Duplantis, Bella L. Deroche, Grace L. Zeringue.

Ruth was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved dancing with her husband, flowers, fishing, cooking for her family and friends, and playing cards with her friends.

She loved her family, friends and life in general and was loved by all who met her. If you met her you became her friend. Ruth was an amazing loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She would always extend her affection over others and never knew a stranger. Ruth’s generosity was astonishing. Those who knew her will never forget her.

The family would to extend thanks to Bayou Home Care for their gentle care, Dr. Danielle Angeron for her deep compassion and her wonderful staff.

Chauvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the Hebert family.