of Jonesboro, AR

December 17, 1931 - October 22, 2024

Alvie ''Marie'' Rougeau, 92, of Jonesboro, AR passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born on December 17, 1931 in Shreveport, LA to Ellie Franklin and Mary Cornelia (Sanson) Pittman. Marie spent over 30 years as a registered nurse at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, doing work in 3 temples and together with her husband, spent 18 months on a church mission to Oregon after retirement. She loved quilting, genealogy and above all, temple work.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Amos Benjamin Rougeau; a son, Bruce Alan Rougeau; her parents; brothers, Andre Wilson Pittman, Winford Rhue Pittman, Kelleth Theodore Pittman Sanson, Paul Franklin Pittman and Jerry Rodney Pittman and sisters, Shelia Loraine Pittman and Wanda Clorese Pittman.
Those left to cherish the memories of Marie are her loving children, Benjamin Lyle Rougeau and his wife, Mary Kathleen Barnes, Barry Amos Rougeau and his wife, Yvonne Darlene Sanders, Bruce Alan Rougeau's wife Bridget Renee Henley, Brent Thorsell Rougeau and his wife, Julia Kelly York, Kevin Lemuel Rougeau and his wife, Lisa Michelle Mays; 21 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren; brother, Herold Barry Pittman and many, nieces, nephews, friends and loved ones.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 beginning at 11:00am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 301 E. Highland Drive, Jonesboro, AR 72401. Bishop Gutenberg de Lucena will officiate.

Visitation will precede the service from 10-11am.

A graveside service will be held at Hemphill Star Cemetery in Boyce, Louisiana on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 12pm.

Arrangements are under the care of Roller Farmers Union Funeral Home.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home
1900 West Washington Ave.
Jonesboro, AR  72401
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com