Ruth was born on Jan. 4, 1946, in Opelousas, La. She was the new year’s baby. She entered the Gates of Heaven on Dec. 11, 2024. She was steadfast in her Catholic faith, which she instilled in her children. She was truly a tireless and dedicated devoted mother. She enjoyed the simple things in life, her coffee, rocking chair, a good visit, black berry picking, fishing and crabbing. She was delighted to have her coke floats, boiled crawfish, fried shrimp and apple pie. She was well read and eager to learn new things. She had a love of animals, especially dogs and horses. She absolutely glowed while spending time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed playful joking and a good laugh, her pretty blue eyes would sparkle. She walked this earth with God by her side, Mary, Jesus and her family in her heart. She is loved and will be truly missed. 

She was proceeded in death by her father, Anthony Bertrand; mother, Hattie Soileau Bertrand; brothers, Clifford Bertrand, Charles Bertrand, and son, Ross Granger.

She leaves to cherish her memory daughters, Sheila Sharp (Chad) and Milissa Sladecek; son, Troy Granger (Patsy); grandchildren, Caitlyn Granger, Hope Granger, Marcus Granger, Evan Granger, Kristen Richard, Kelsey Sharp, Alex Sladecek, Joshua Sladecek, Jakup Sladecek, Ashley Sladeck, Rachel Doty, Thomas Kent and James Granger; great-grandchildren, Charlie Ann Richard, Bennett Richard, Levi Granger, Everett Granger, Austyn Kent, Kasen Kent, River Doty and Nolan Doty; brother, Time Bertrand (Carolyn); sister, Dolores Knapp (Lynn); sister-in-law, Charlyn Bertrand, and seven nieces and nephews.

A funeral mass will be at St. Martin De Porres Catholic Church, 5495 Elliott Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70605, at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024. Msgr. Jace Eskind will be officiating. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, at Johnson Funeral Home, 4321 Lake St. Lake Charles, LA 70605. A vigil and rosary will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday by Deacon Richard Danahoe. Visitation will resume Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens. Words of comfort may be expressed at johnsonfu neralhome.net.