Yvonne “Rudy” Boudreaux Dumas went to be with the Lord on March 29, 2020 at the age of 86. She was born March 23, 1934 in Gretna, LA. She was a resident of Belle Chasse, LA for 60 years. Beloved wife of the late James M. Dumas, Sr. Mother of the late James M. Dumas, Jr. and Michael “Pork Chop” Dumas. Daughter of the late Albertine Savoie Boudreaux and Charles J. Boudreaux, Sr. Sister of the late Beatrice B. Melancon, Alberta B. Griffin and Charles J. Boudreaux, Jr.
Survivors include four sisters, Vera B. Butler, Delores B. Breaux, Gail B. Brooks and Geraldine B. Aucoin; grandson, James M. Dumas, III (Lacey); her loving daughter-in-law, Denise Ann Mine, who cared for her since her diagnosis of vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease in early 2016. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Yvonne was an active member of First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse for over 50 years. She was a devoted teacher in Vacation Bible School every summer and the nursery for 27 years. She never failed to help in providing food for funerals and other special occasions. She was known for her chicken salad sandwiches and punch bowl cake. She also loved to be outside in her garden.
Visitation will be held at Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA on Thursday, April 2, 2020 from 10:30am to 11:30am. Services will follow in the funeral home chapel, officiated by her pastor, Rev. Jason Allen. Interment will follow at Westlawn Memorial Park, Gretna, LA
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