Ruth Marian Calegan Wilks

Ruth Marian Calegan Wilks, born October 28, 1926 in New Orleans, LA died at home surrounded by her loving family on March 31, 2014 at the age of 87. She is survived by 2 daughters, Patricia Wilks Simoneaux (the late Jerry) and Linda Wilks Vetter (Gary); 3 grandchildren, Rebekah Green Kraus (Carl), Michael Scott Vetter (Cherie) and Jennifer Vetter Bartholomew (Karl); 7 great grandchildren, Emily, Alex, Peyton, Sydney, Skylar, Brandt and Braxton; her sister, Mildred and her brother, Leon. She is preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Zack E. Wilks; her parents, Josephine and Leonce Calegan; her brother, Ernest and her sisters, Virginia and Hilda. Ruth was a faithful member of the United Pentecostal Church for over 60 years. Relatives and friends and members of the United Pentecostal Church of Marrero and Lifegate Church are invited to attend the visitation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA on Friday, April 4, 2014 from 9:30AM until 11AM. Graveside services at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA will follow.