Abbeville " A memorial service will be conducted for Mrs. Margarite Ruby Conner, age 87, at 2:00PM Friday, June 20, 2008 at St. Theresa Catholic Church with Father Kenneth Mayne officiating. A native and resident of Abbeville, Ruby passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Friday, June 13, 2008 at 5:20PM. Ruby was born to Gilbert and Dona Broussard in Abbeville, Louisiana on December 5, 1920, and lived a bold and vibrant life until the time came for her to move on. In her time on earth, she traveled the country, fished its waters and made her home in a peaceful corner of Abbeville. She was a woman of the land, who tended several gardens and selflessly shared her life and home with hundreds of animals. Ruby worked as a nurse at the Palms Hospital in Abbeville as a young woman, and spent her time as a caregiver not only to her family but to others in need as well. She was a teacher to her children, grandchildren, and to all who encountered her. She propagated unconditional love and laughter, and enriched the lives of countless others. Her home was one of acceptance and enjoyment, and she spread her joie de vivre to those she met. As the matriarch of a large and tight knit family, she was an unpredictable and refreshing woman. She conformed to no molds, and celebrated life as her genuine self. Ruby was preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert and Dona Broussard; two brothers, James Ray and Dudley; father of her children Wallace Guilbeaux; and her beloved husband, Wallace Conner. Ruby is survived by two sisters, Ora Teet Landry and Annie Bell Parker; four children, Prentice James Guilbeaux, Helen Ann Broussard, Gloria Marie Bradberry and her husband Thomas, and Betty Ann Guilbeaux; twelve grandchildren; and nineteen great grandchildren. Feelings of gratitude and love go to Rubys dedicated caregivers, Ms. Farrell Lewis, Ms. Barbara Campbell and Ms. Bessie. The compassion shown by these individuals will not go forgotten. Rubys family extends thanks to Hospice of Acadiana for kindly taking part in the last days of her life. David Funeral Home of Abbeville (337)893-3777 is in charge of arrangements.
