January 18, 1932 to February 7, 2023
Mom was born and raised in Egan, Louisiana on Jan 18, 1932 to Edgar and Odelia Delome. She was the oldest of 9 children. Her siblings affectionately called her Rosie. Her children called her mom or momma
Most of her grandchildren called her MaMa. Some called her Memaw. One called her Grandma.
Mom was raised on a farm. She learned to pick cotton. She learned English when she started school. She tells the story when she a few days into the 8th grade she decided she knew more than teacher, left and went home. Upon her arrival her dad asked why she was home early. She told him she quit school. He responded good, your momma needs you here. Rosie would go on to help her momma take care of her younger siblings until she got married.
Mom and Dad in Jan of 1950 when Dad went to work for Grandpa in the fields. She said her mom sent her to help Mrs. John (dad's mom) with canning some food. Their courtship was short. They married on April 1, 1950. They were married 61 years when dad passed on July 16, 2011.
Mom and Dad started a family and raised 7 children. They moved to Baytown in 1951.
Mom was a devoted servant of God. Up until the week she passed she was still writing her check for her tithes. She had not been able to attend church in years but she faithfully read her bible every day. She loved listening to gospel music on the T.V. every Saturday.
Mom made sure her children and grandchildren knew her love for the Lord. She was an example of what every Christian should be not by words but by her actions.
Everyone who met mom instantly fell in love with her.
Mom never met a stranger. In her heart everyone was welcomed regardless if you were family, friends, friends of the family and even former family.
Mom always made sure there was a pot of coffee and plenty of food on the table to share. Her Okra gumbo and dry shrimp gumbo will be missed by many.
When it was time to leave after a visit mom would always say you got time hoping you would stay just a little longer.
Mom 's hand was strong enough to spank you if you needed it but soft enough to dry your tears.
Mom always showed grace and mercy unless you were playing crying canasta and then you were on your own.
Mom spent the last few months living with Donna and Lonnie. They took excellent care of her since her health had been declining. She was thrilled to eat good food that she didn't have to cook. She looked forward to her Saturday night dominoes game with Lonnie, Donna, Leroy and Gary and her Sunday morning Crying Canasta games with Leroy, Triska and Sarah and sometimes Phillip and I joined them. Mom was a member of Old River Baptist Church and a former member of Coady Baptist Church.
She worked in the food service at GCCISD and with Foley's retiring from both.
The last year was hard on Mom. We lost David in 2021 and Diane in 2022.
On Sunday as mom start slipping into sleep she was surrounded most of our family and each one came in to let her know how much they loved her and it was ok to go home.
We played music, talk and sang to her.
In the early morning hours on Tuesday Feb 7, 2023 mom took her lasts breath.
Mom left a legacy that her very large family will continue to carry on.
Mom had a calling and she fulfilled it.
The Old Bird finally received her forever wings. Fly High Old Bird Fly High.
Mom was predeceased by
Husband J.J. Boutin
Parents Edgar and Odelia Delone
Children Diane and Mike McKinney and David Boutin
Great Grandchildren John Thomason and David Dunford, Jr.
Siblings and spouses: Joe, Paul, Nalton and Calton Delome, VJ and Pam Delome, Dorothy and Carroll Fontenot and Zack Glover
Dad's siblings: Elizabeth and Sidney Monceaux, Eddie and Evelyn Boutin, Pierre and Mae Boutin and John and Wayne Etta Boutin
She had several great grandchildren that passed and these are one that did not get to breath air on earth: Nicholai, Faith, Destiny, Ruby and Ian.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for the Boutin family may be shared at www.earthmanbaytown.com
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