Thelma was born September 24, 1942 in Cypress Island to the late Leo Babin and the late Yolande Melancon Babin and was one of 13 children to that union. She and her husband Curtis met while they were both working for National Supermarket here in New Iberia, and it was the beginning of a beautiful marriage and career in the grocery business that would span over 55 years. They would eventually become owners and operators of Bi-Lo Supermarket and Daspit Supermarket. She was a longtime member of Nativity of Our Lady Church Parish where she served as a Eucharistic Minister and member of the Ladies Altar Society.
Thelma’s favorite pastime was going to the Casino with her friend’s known as the “5 Golden Girls”. Many fond memories were made with those ladies as they visited casinos from Lake Charles to the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
She leaves a legacy of love and friendship that will be cherished forever by those who knew and loved her. Rest well for you have earned your heavenly reward.
Survivors include her husband and best friend of 55 years, Curtis J. Hulin; her son, Tommy Hulin; her two sisters, Jenny Lopiccolo and Jane Stevick; and many nieces, nephews, in-laws and dear friends.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Mickey Paul Hulin; and her sisters and brothers, Cecilia Babin Metz, Clelie Babin Svoboda, Theresa Babin Romero, Sandra Gail Babin Ball, Eula Babin Russo, Garland Babin, Howard Babin, Ervin Babin, Antoine Babin and Harold Babin.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at Nativity of Our Lady Catholic Church with Fr. Ed Degeyter as celebrant. Following the mass, Mrs. Hulin will be laid to rest at Nativity Mausoleum.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at Evangeline Funeral Home on Monday from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm, with the Men’s Rosary Group leading the Rosary at 7:00 pm. Visiting hours will resume on Tuesday from 8:00 am until 9:30 am.
Serving as pallbearers are Bozo, Ryan and Eric Metz, Russell Gonsoulin, Hadley Babin and Thomas Gilbert.
Family and friends are encouraged to visit Thelma’s memorial page at www.evangelinefuneralhome.com to share your condolences and memories.
Evangeline Funeral Home of New Iberia is in charge of arrangements.
