Ruth McNeal Firmin, 74, passed away on November 27, 2024, in the loving arms of her husband. She was born in Pineville, LA on April 11, 1950, to Lemmie McNeal and Vela Miller McNeal. Ruth graduated from Lafargue High School before working as a key-punch operator for Continental Insurance Company. She married the love of her life, Herbert J. Firmin, Jr. on January 27, 1971. After creating their family, she took on the role of homemaker, which was an absolute joy for her. Ruth was often viewed as the life of the party, speaking with any and everyone. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, dancing, and tending to her flower beds. But above all else, Ruth loved caring for her grandchildren and visiting with family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Herbert J. Firmin, Jr.; children, Herbert J. Firmin III, Tiffany D. Roubique (spouse, Donald E. Roubique II) and Jessica T. Firmin; grandchildren, Earl R. Lewis IV, Tori A. Firmin, Joseph A. Firmin, Hayden E. Roubique, Caleb H. Roubique, and Kaitlynn R. Martinez; and numerous brothers and sisters. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Lemmie McNeal and Vela Miller McNeal; grandchild, Steven L. Fontenot; and siblings, Willis McNeal, Myrtle Gayle McNeal, and Shelby McNeal. A visitation for Ruth will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024, from 10:30 AM until the funeral Mass at 1:00 PM at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 15208 Hwy 73, Prairieville, La. She will be laid to rest at Serenity Oaks Memorial Park 15304 Hwy 73, Prairieville, La. Pallbearers will be Earl Lewis IV, Joseph Firmin, Hayden Roubique, Caleb Roubique, Elbert McNeal, Fredrick McNeal, Gilbert McNeal, and Elton McNeal. Honorary pallbearers will be Larry McNeal and Donald Roubique II. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes for donations to be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org. Arrangements by Ourso Funeral Home of Gonzales, La www.oursofh.com.
