Mary Ann Herold Richoux passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, April 15, 2020. She was 79 years old. Beloved wife of Ronald Richoux Sr. for over 61 years. Loving mother of Ronald Richoux Jr., Claire Herbert (Roy), Aaron Richoux (Robin), and the late Grace Petty and Michael Richoux. Loving grandmother of Nelson Di’Olivarri, William Herbert, Isabella Richoux, August Richoux, Rex Richoux, Lauren Richoux Schaddt, and the late Jackie Di’Olivarri. Great-grandmother of six. Sister of the late Nelson Hall. Daughter of the late Fred Herold and Isabel Simon Hall. Daughter-in-law of the Grace and the late Henryson Richoux. Mary Ann was a native of Jacksonville, Florida until she met her husband, Ronald. She married and moved to Belle Chasse, where she has been a resident since 1959. She was the leader of a Girl Scout Troop in Belle Chasse, and was the secretary of the Belle Chasse Volunteer Fire Department for many years. She later graduated from Nicholls State University with a degree in Nursing. She retired from Ochsner as a Psychiatric Nurse after many years of service. Mary Ann was a faithful member of Heritage Bible Church, and spent much time reading and studying her Bible. She also enjoyed painting, sewing, reading, listening to music. She loved to spend time with friends, shop, go to the beach, and care for her four chickens (now one). Mary Ann was a gentle and loving person who will be greatly missed by many. Her family is choosing to hold a private memorial to celebrate her life. The family would like to express their most sincere gratitude to the doctors, nurses, and staff of Ochsner Westbank for the extraordinary care they provided through Mary Ann’s last days. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory to the Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center at Ochsner are preferred. An online guestbook is available at www.westsideleitzeagan.com.
