Barbara Ruth KOen

January 13, 1942 - October 8, 2016

Barbara Ruth Koen, a lifelong resident of Morgan City passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at Teche Regional Medical Center. She was 74 years old.

Barbara lived her life to the fullest, taking enjoyment in good food, good company, and great family. She loved to play bingo, take part in holidays (especially the food), board games, and the food network. Most importantly though, she adored her family.

Barbara leaves to cherish her memory: her children, James Womack Sr. and his wife, Anita, of Houston, TX., Laura Womack of Berwick, Glenn Womack of Morgan City, Crystal "Noshow" DeHart and her husband, Keith "T-Boy" DeHart (Barbara's favorite son-in-law); daughter-in-law, Earline Rogers and her husband, Chris; her honorary Children, Ernest "Bo" Bosarge and his wife, Rhea; her grandchildren, Jamie Granger, James "Bubba" Womack Jr., Russell Blanchard Jr., Kelly Blanchard, Jaci Campbell, Matthew Johnston and his companion, Macey Blanchard, Tiffany Morin and her husband, Jerrid, Christopher Womack and his wife, Chasity, Victoria Womack, Timothy Womack, Cristy Ardoin and her husband, Shawn, Cissy Gaudet and her husband, Bryan Sr., and Rachelle Womack; honorary grandson Matthew Vicknair; her great grandchildren, Shi-Lynn Granger, Dorian Womack, Dexter Ardoin, Zayden Morin, Maddie Morin, Mattix Morin, Alexa Morin, Mason Johnston, and Marilyn Johnston; one brother, Irvin "Do" Boudreaux and his wife, Pearl, of Westwego; sister-in-law Rose Koen of Berwick and lifelong friend, Judy Wallace, of Patterson and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family.

Waiting for Barbara's arrival in heaven are her parents, Charlie and Laura Koen; her brother, Don Koen; her sisters, Gwendolyn Elliott and Edna Guccione; her former spouse, Berlin Womack Jr.

Memorial Visitation for Barbara will begin on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at 5pm until time of services at Immanuel Baptist Church in Morgan City located at 901 Fig St. Morgan City, La 70380

The family requests that all friends and family come prepared to share a memory or story of Barbara's during the services. They also invite all to arrive wearing her favorite color, yellow.

Following the ceremony A gathering of family and friends will take place at the home of Earline and Chris Rogers at

506 Fourth St. Morgan City, La 70380

Arrangements under the direction of Hargrave Funeral Home, Morgan City, LA.