Muriel Ann Pitre
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1 Sep 1932 - , , Louisiana, USA
Christening:
Death: 24 Mar 2021 - The Crossing at Clarity, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Burial: in Grace Memorial Park, Plaquemine, Iberville, Louisiana, USA
Cause of Death:
Parents
Father: Cyrille Charleston Pitre Sr {FGID: 121422744}
Mother: Jean Cecile Mable Leonard {FGID: 185757979}
Spouses and Children
1. *James Charles Rhed
Marriage: 28 Mar 1958
Notes
General:
Per 1940 US Census 4/10/1940, Enterprise Road, Ward 6, Iberville, LouisianaMarriage Notes (James Charles Rhed)
Cyril Pitre is the 45 year old white male head of household, who rents his home on a farm, was born in Louisiana, and lived in the same house in 1935 [true for the entire family]. Educated through 2 years of high school, he works as an overseer on a farm, working 54 hours the last week of March, and in 52 weeks of work earned $520 in 1939. His wife, 41 year old Mabel Pitre, informant, was educated through 6th grade and does home housework. They have 9 children living at home, all single: 21 year old daughter, Cecile Pitre, educated through 4 years of high school, works as a stenographer in a lawyers office, working 42 hours the last week of March, and in 52 weeks of work earned $312 in 1939; 20 year old son, Preston Pitre, educated through 4 years of high school, works as an attendant at a filling station, working 54 hours the last week of March, and in 13 weeks of work earned $271 in 1939; 14 year old daughter, Daisy Pitre, educated through 1 year of high school, attends school; 12 year old son, Cyril Pitre Jr, educated through 6th grade; 11 year old son, Freddy Pitre, educated through 3rd grade; 9 year old son, William Pitre, educated through 2nd grade; 7 year old daughter, Muriel Pitre, educated through 1st grade; 5 year old son, Harold Pitre; and 3 year old son, Autor B. Pitre.
Obituary
Muriel Pitre Rhed
September 01, 1932 - March 24, 2021
Muriel Pitre Rhed was a native of Plaquemine and a long-time resident of Baton Rouge. She passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at the age of 88 from natural causes at The Crossing at Clarity. She and her husband, J. C., spent a great amount of their time at their camp in Bayou Pigeon. She had a career in the automobile dealership business, first with Capital City Ford, before retiring after many loyal years with Richards Ford.
Muriel's family ties were very dear to her for her entire life. As one of the youngest of fourteen, family togetherness was a given. Her personality and sense of humor were always entertaining and kept things interesting. She was forever a great sport for the tall tales and good-hearted teasing of her eight brothers, as well as her sisters. And her lively reactions and uninhibited excitability livened up every family gathering.
She and J. C. went to great lengths to bring the extended family together. Their planned parties and impromptu events at Bayou Pigeon created priceless moments and memories for all involved. They created an annual Cochon du Lait at their camp that has been carried on by later generations for 45 years and running. For most of those years, an honorary king and queen were named at the event, and in that tradition, Muriel was widely known as the Queen Mother of the Pitre Cochon du Lait.
Muriel's constant curiosity and enthusiasm led her to keep in close contact with many members of the family for decades with frequent phone calls, some long and involved, others no more than 10 seconds, just to pass along some juicy tidbit of news that she had to share. She was a voracious reader of many genres, but loved mysteries (earning her another of many nicknames, Agatha). At annual family vacations to Panama City Beach, she could always be counted on to cook great family meals, to surprise the family (and the general public) with anything from songs to cheers to costumes. Muriel was a fantastic cook and many of her signature dishes will be missed dearly. At holidays, Muriel could be counted on to make her famous mirlitons and shrimp \endash with fresh mirlitons grown by her oldest son David in the garden behind her home.
Muriel loved playing cards, football boards, video poker or any game of chance. She especially enjoyed weekend road trips to the casino or a favorite seafood restaurant, almost always with her devoted son, Jimbo.
Muriel is survived by her two sons, David Rhed and fiancée Becky Thibodeaux and James C. "Jimbo" Rhed, Jr.; grandsons Brian and Kevin Rhed; a brother, Harold Pitre and wife Ruth; sisters in law, Judy Pitre, Grace "Butsy" Pitre and Bessie Pitre; and a host of nieces and nephews who loved her dearly. She was preceded in death by her husband J. C. Rhed, Sr.; parents Cyril, Sr. and Mabel Leonard Pitre; sisters Camille Baron, Daisy LeJeune, Cecile Pitre, Jenny and Judy Pitre; brothers Dibert, Preston "Pat", Cyril "Buck", Freddie, Bill, Arthur and Curtis Pitre. Per Muriel's wishes, she will be interred next to her beloved J.C. in a private service at Grace Memorial Park in Plaquemine.
Per Nevada, U.S., Marriage Index, 1956-2005
Name:Muriel A Pitre
Gender:Female
Residence State:Louisiana
Spouse:James Charles Rhed
Gender: Male
Spouse Residence State:Louisiana
Marriage Date:21 Mar 1978
Marriage County:Clark
Officiant type:Religious celebrant
Recorded Date:18 Apr 1978
Recorded county:Clark
Book:535
Page:B136931
Instrument number:936602