Jeff Crouere
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March 26, 1924 ~ August 3, 2024
ABBEVILLE — Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Ruby “Betty” Labauve Gaspard, 100, who died Saturday, August 3, 2024 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery with Rev. Terry Jolley officiating the services. Honored to serve as pallbearers will be Jered Gaspard, Michael Kane, Branndon Brougham, Ryan Landry, Grayson Gaspard, and Meghan Plummer.
Ruby’s time in our world marked many hearts as a rare example of faith and grace. As a master seamstress and sitter for many of our beloved elders, she took great care that others knew her love for them through acts as well as words. Those who were blessed to know Ruby as “mama,” “Granny,” or “Grundy,” including 28 grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren for whom her affection was endless, will remember the joy she found in watching her family grow. Her devotion to God is a gift she placed in many hearts, and it continues to shine her light out into the world through the four generations she taught how to love.
Ruby is survived by her daughter, Rebecca D. Gaspard; son, Sherial D. Gaspard; ten grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; and sister, Belva D. LeBlanc.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul S. Gaspard; parents, Savoie Labauve and the former Alva Leleux; two sisters, Vivian Dupre Myers and Vergie Monceaux; one brother, Joseph M. Duprie; two sons, Garland Gaspard and Michael Gaspard; two daughters, Gayle Brougham and Janet Olson; son-in law Gerald Olson, and daughter-in-law Jaci Gaspard.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 from 9 a.m. until time of services.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, (337) 893-4661.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.
Megan Landry-Lalande, a longtime member of Junior Auxiliary of Vermilion, has served on the national level since 2017.
Megan Ladnry-Lalande’s Presidential theme is, “Lead by Example.”
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Pictured (L-R) Ms. Alice Robinson, Ms. Mary Taylor, Pastor Irvin Simpson, Mrs. Belinda Campbell, Mrs. Elaine Vallot, Kirk Robinson and Ms. Mary Ann Mouton.
Macedonia Baptist Church in Abbeville
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Jim Bradshaw
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Jim Brown
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Abbeville High’s Brylee Batiste has qualified for the Powerlifting World Championships in Malta. Abbeville Councilwoman Terry Broussard is working to help Batiste raise funds for the trip.
Terry Broussard
Abbeville Councilwoman Terry Broussard is trading in her political hat for a fundraising hat to support a worthy cause. She has joined the fundraising team for local athlete Brylee Batiste.
Brylee Batiste is a powerlifter from Abbeville High School who won the National Championship in Austin, Texas, earlier this year. After her win, she was invited to join the United States Powerlifting Team.
They will compete in St. Paul’s Bay, Malta, in the fall. Traveling to Malta will require financial backing to cover the cost of the trip, lodging, and food.
Batiste said she was “shocked” by the invitation to join the U.S. National Team.
“I screamed,” said Batiste. “I am extremely excited and grateful to have been selected to represent our country.”
Councilwoman Broussard has long supported this young athlete and has joined the fundraising team to help Brylee reach her goal. “I’m thrilled to support Brylee on this journey,” said Councilwoman Broussard.
Broussard is calling on the community to donate a cake (or two) for the upcoming cake sale to help Brylee reach her goal.
The event will occur on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at the Woodman of the World.
Doors open at 10:30 A.M., Nickel Bingo will be held at 11 A.M., and Cake Bingo will begin at 1 P.M.
Those interested in donating baked goods or supporting the cause and learning more about the event can contact Councilwoman Terry Broussard at 337-278-9282 (after 3:30 P.M.) or Erin Newbill at 337-298-6616 (text only).
All donations will go directly towards Brylee Batiste’s athletic pursuits in Malta.
“Let’s come together to make a difference, one slice of cake at a time,” Broussard said.
Jake Faulk with his wife, Elise, their daughters Kate and Emma, and their son, Jude in Minnesota last year.
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Gov. Jeff Landry
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