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Barbara Ruddick Obituary

Barbara Hymel Ruddick, age 73, passed away on November 24, 2021. Barbara spent her career with Hancock Bank as a mortgage banker. Her biggest joys were her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved to spend time with family and friends, and traveling. She is survived by her beloved husband of 52 years, Durward "Buddy" Ruddick; her children, Wendy Bankston (Shelby), Brad Ruddick (Dondi Spayde), and Traci Brignac (Dean); 7 grandchildren, Colby Bankston (Melanie), Caden Spayde, Braxton Ruddick, Brennon Brignac (Beth), Brittany Devall (Blake), Brooke Lowrenkron (Ben), and Brohn Brignac; 7 great grandchildren, Paisley, Ryker, Ridley, Bristol, Baker, Harper, and Jeb; two siblings, Calvin Hymel (Brenda) and Connie Little (Gerald); and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Walter Hymel, Sr. and Bobbie Jean Harris Hymel Jenkins; and her brother, Walter Hymel, Jr. A visitation for Barbara will be held Saturday, November 27, 2021 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM at Most Blessed Sacrament, 15615 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, followed by a mass of Christian burial at 10:30 AM. Barbara will be laid to rest in St. George Catholic Cemetery, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.greenoaksfunerals.com for the Ruddick family.

Published by The Advocate from Nov. 25 to Nov. 27, 2021.
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Barbara was our neighbor. A beautiful person and always with a smile. Trudy and I extend our condolences to Buddy, the children and the entire Ruddick and Hymel families.

Bill Wells

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November 26, 2021

We are so sorry to hear about your family´s loss. She was one of a kind & a true jewel! We have so many memories of our great times together. Our thoughts & prayer to all of you!

Tommie Jean & Dickie Rogers

November 26, 2021

Dianne Tynes and Krist Ballou

November 26, 2021

There are no words just tears. Aunt Barbara was such a positive force and meant so much to so many. This is just incredibly sad!

Eric Spillmon

Family

November 26, 2021

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Most Blessed Sacrament

15615 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA

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Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

Most Blessed Sacrament

15615 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA

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9595 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70815

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