Ruth Pilcher

Mary Ruth (Mier) Pilcher, 95 of Many, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at Many Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Many, Louisiana. She was born on Tuesday,  July 10, 1928, in Gueydan, Louisiana to Jenus Mier and Zulmae (Sonnier) Mier.

A visitation will be held for her on Tuesday evening, January 30, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Pendleton Assembly of God Church, 14152 Texas Highway, Many, LA 71449. Visitation will continue on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. until service time at 10:00 a.m. Officiating her service will be Bro. Matt Warren and Bro. Wayne Salley; burial will follow in the church cemetery. Honoring her as pallbearers will be Jeff Evans, Hayden Evans, Jason Waters, Justin Westfall, Brody Pilcher, Jared Hanks, and Ryan Hanks. 

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, Jenus and Zulmae Mier; her husband, Marshall Preston Pilcher; her son, Ronnie Hanks; her grandson, Joshua Pilcher; her sisters, Mary Benoit, Dorothy Toups, and Rose Hebert; and her brothers, Leroy Mier and Robert Mier. She is survived by her daughters, Linda Pilcher Langton and husband, Ritchie of Many, LA, Kay Pilcher Westfall and husband, Terry of Florien, LA, her son, Dennis Pilcher and wife, Lisa of Belmont, LA; her daughter-in-law, Beverly Hanks Ballard of Trinity, AL; 10 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; and 3 great, great grandchildren. In addition, she also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and other relatives.  

“Ms. Ruth” as she was affectionately known to the many people who learned to skate at Pilcher’s Skating Rink; was a hard, diligent worker who loved her family. She spent retirement days with her beloved Pokeno group and her nights playing Bingo with all of her Bingo Buddies. She loved people, she never complained, and she always had a smile- a precious legacy to leave behind to all of her family and friends. 

The family would like to thank the staff at Many Healthcare for their kind and compassionate care as well as the staff at Superior Hospice. Thank you for using the gifts God has given you to love and care for our mother, grandmother, and friend.