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Rita Mae Hebert Allen

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Rita Allen Obituary

A native of Bayou Sorrel, she passed away at home in Port Allen on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011, at 10:26 a.m. She was 68 and a retired employee of Wal-Mart. Visiting at Wilbert Funeral Home in Port Allen on Thursday, Dec 1, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visiting at Holy Family Catholic Church on Friday, Dec. 2, from 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m., celebrated by the Rev. David Allen. Interment in Grace Memorial Park in Plaquemine. She is survived by two daughters, Vicki Allen LeBlanc, of Baton Rouge, and Tonya Allen Genre, of Port Allen; a son-in-law, Adrian Raymond Genre, of Port Allen; three brothers, Shelby, Russell and Dale Hebert; and four grandchildren, Chad Anthony LeBlanc Jr. and Cory Patrick LeBlanc, of Baton Rouge, Adam Reed Genre and Abigail "Abby" Rae Genre, of Port Allen. Rita Mae was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Dale "Poly" Allen; parents, Milford and Ruth Dupre Hebert; and four brothers, Joseph, Milford, Patrick and Floyd Hebert. Please share sympathies, condolences and memories at www.wilbertservices.com.

Published by The Advocate on Dec. 1, 2011.
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Vicki & Tonya, So sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Penny Callender LeSage

December 8, 2011

Vicki & Tonya I am so very sorry for your loss. I hope knowing that you will be with her again one day will give you some comfort through this hard time. My thoughts & prayers go out to you & your family. May God bless all of you.

Cindy Graham

December 6, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Resident of Allen Court Apartments

December 2, 2011

Vicki and Tonya, I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. May the Lord be with you in your time of need. My heartfelt sympathy and my prayers are with you and your family. GOD BLESS!!!

Lisa Lurry

December 2, 2011

With deep sympathy. We are so sorry to hear about Mrs. Rita. She will deeply miss.

Trudy and Shadice Free

December 2, 2011

Tonya & Vicki - Our deepest condolences to you both. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your families. David & Debbie

David & Debbie

December 1, 2011

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

DON, SONYA,JAKE & JAYDEN SHERMAN

December 1, 2011

Our condolences to the family.

Debra and Patrick Landry, Jr.

December 1, 2011

Our deepest condolences to all of you in this difficult time. May our Lord give you comfort in your sorrow.

Johnnie & Sonia Hernandez

December 1, 2011

Allen family, I am so very sorry to hear about your mom, I reallly got to know her when your dad was so sick. I found out to know her was to love her. She will be missed by so many people. My God give you His peace, peace that only He can give,

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Rick & Jo Ann Richard

December 1, 2011

I will miss you Mom! I love you very much. My prayers are with you Vicki, Tonya, Chad, Cory, Adam, Abbyloo. Love you all so much.

Kelly Provost Brown

December 1, 2011

Stephanie Simoneaux

December 1, 2011

Vickie and Tonya,

I am so sorry about your mom. I have so many good memories of us being neighbors.

December 1, 2011

Vickie & Tonya,

I am so sorry to hear about Ms. Rita. My prayers are with both of you at this time of sorrow. She will be sadly missed by all.

Rhonda (Repp) Jacob

December 1, 2011

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

The Staff of Wilbert Funeral Home

December 1, 2011

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