Ruthie Jane Martinez

A retired bookkeeper and resident of Baton Rouge for the past 23 years, she died at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2011, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 85 and a native of Orange, Texas. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Larry M. and Roselinda Blansett, of Baton Rouge; a daughter, Patsy Kay Love, of Brenham, Texas; three grandchildren, Lesa Blansett, of Baton Rouge, Tiffany Blansett, of Houston, and Shon Callahan and his wife, Delana Callahan, of Burton, Texas; four great-grandchildren, Chelsie, Carlie, Cash and Carter, all of Burton; sister, Betty Mitchell, Vinton; and two nieces and two nephews, all of Vinton. Preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Katie Wilkinson; husbands, Cary Blansett, Chester A. James Jr. and Pete J. Martinez; and two sons, Bobby and Jerry James. She was a member of Parkside Baptist Church, Baton Rouge. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., Friday, June 3, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Private graveside services will be under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home, Orange, Texas. The family would like to thank Dr. Charlton H. Sheely II and his team for their care and compassion during mom's illness. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to your favorite charity or Parkside Baptist Church.   >