Nell Hebert Fruge

IOTA — It is with heavy hearts that the family of Nell Hebert Fruge announces her passing on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021, in the comfort of her home at the age of 83.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today, Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, at St. Jules Catholic Church in Tee Mamou.

At the request of the family, visitation was held at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Iota Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m., with a rosary prayed at 7 p.m. Visitation will resume today, Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, from 8 a.m. until time of services.

Burial will follow in Reed Cemetery, with Father Paul LaFleur, Celebrant.

Nell was a homemaker who devoted herself to the care of her family. She loved sewing, crocheting and tending to her flowers and hummingbirds.

Nell will be missed by all, especially her husband of 65 years, Roonie R. Fruge of Tee Mamou; her son, Darrell J. Fruge and wife Kimberly of Tee Mamou; her daughters, Darlene F. Richard and companion Ronnie Trahan of Rayne, Suzanne F. LaTour and husband Raymond of Tee Mamou, Sonya F. LaCasse and husband Barry of Iota, Christine F. Comeaux and husband Jerry of Evangeline, Jeanie F. Carroll and husband Ricky of Sulphur and Naomi F. Vidrine and husband Jeff of Tepetate; 19 grandchildren, Racheal, Jessica, Brett, Kelsi, Khasi, Regina, Selina, Ashley Craig, Trent, Kendall Rose, Kourtney, Erika, Ryan, Katy, Khylee, Kharisa, Khenni, Macey and Gavin; 36 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Don and Jeanie Miller Hebert; granddaughter Katrina Myers; siblings, Vincent Hebert, Issac Hebert and Rose Hebert; and son-in-law, Carl K. Richard.

Pallbearers are son, Darrell Fruge, grandsons, Brett Richard, Ashley Craig Fruge, Trent Fruge, Ryan Comeaux and Gavin Vidrine.

Family and friends may view this obituary and sign the guestbook at www.ardoinfuneralhomes.com.