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.
I am so sorry for the loss of Marie. May God bless all of you at this difficult time. Also, thank you for being great neighbors across Thomas-Greene. Much love.
I worked with Marie for a short time but I enjoyed that time. I retired from St. Bernards but Marie did teach me how important patient care and patient enviroment is espectially in the home health setting. Praying for your families.
I wish this expressed by condolences to the family and aunt Marie. She was a wonderful person. A great matriarch. God bless her.
Just reflecting on the haircuts and birthday parties under the pecan trees. Great memories and great times. Hauling beans, riding the pony and getting thrown off, feeding the pigs and so on. They will be missed.
Til we meet again, til we meet, til we meet, God be with us til we meet again!!!!!!
We are very sorry to hear of Marie’s passing. She was a wonderful and sweet lady. Our prayers are with all of you.
Oh, how I adored Marie all those years ago. She and Amos would come to our house, and she would get up early in the mornings and play church hymns on the piano. She was always so kind and caring and treated me with such love and respect. When I left the family 23+ years ago, she was one I always missed so much. I know she loved her boys, Amos, and all her family immensely. What a wonderful, long life she shared. I am blessed to have known and loved her.
Great woman I had the opportunity to work with to be friend with and to love YOU will always be with me I will finish
I worked with Marie at St Bernard’s Home Health when the agency was just starting. Marie was a very caring and kind soul. She taught me a lot about life, love and compassion along with a wealth of nursing skills, since I had just graduated as an RN. Her faith and strength is what I admired the most about Marie. She will be missed by many, but her legacy will continue on in our hearts.
DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO FAMILY
WHAT WONDERFUL FAMILY SHE RAISED. NO ONES CAN REPLACE HER
BUT SHE DID IT RIGHT ,IT SHOWS THREW HER FAMILY