Margaret Mae "“Marg”" Dumas (Boudoin) Obituary (1936 - 2022)

Margaret Mae Boudoin Dumas, affectionately known as "Marg" or "Maw- Maw" was born as a twin on May 5, 1936, to the late Sylvio and Eunice Boudoin of Edgard, LA. She was a 1955 graduate of Second Ward High School. On February 23, 1957, Margaret married the late Jentry "Jay" Dumas Jr., at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Edgard, LA. Of this Holy Union, two daughters were nurtured, Elaine Hawkins and Corliss (Emanuel) Hickerson Jr. Later in life, Marg reared her grandchildren, Najee' and Kylan, from infancy to adulthood. Her devotion to her grandchildren were equal to that of her own children. They were the apple of her eyes until she was blessed with two great-grandchildren, Jaiden and Jailen. She then poured her love into them beyond measure. She loved those "Little Boys" and even in her last moments was anxious about them and wanted to ensure they would be cared for as much as she did. Margaret dedicated her life to her family. She was a devoted member of St. Philip Catholic Church. She inspired her family to have a strong relationship with God and that attending mass on Sundays was most important. She was a member of the Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary Court #45, and recently merged with Court #161 where she was a member for 50 years. Margaret was also a dedicated member of St. Philip Catholic Gospel choir. She worked at the Sewing Factory for a few years before becoming a bookkeeper for her family-owned business, Dumas Trucking. Margaret had a heartfelt spirit and the true definition of a warrior. She enjoyed many hobbies such as cooking, watching her favorite TV shows (Gunsmoke, Andy Griffith, The Price is Right, HGTV,) and enjoying all the Hallmark movies. She enjoyed taking joy rides with her granddaughter on Saturday mornings, and shop the sales from local stores, sitting outside to enjoy the Louisiana weather, talking to her friends, and family gatherings. On Sunday, October 23, 2022, at the age of 86, God dispatched an angel to Margaret's bedside to transport her to her divine everlasting light. Margaret was in the company of her daughters and granddaughters while praying the Holy Rosary. Margaret is survived by two Daughters: Elaine Hawkins of Marrero, LA and Corliss (Emanuel) Hickerson Jr. of Vacherie, LA; five grandchildren: Najee' (John) Laurent- Ambrose, Chandon Hickerson, Jarvis and Eliska Turner, and Anysia Preyan; five great-grandchildren: Jaiden and Jailen Ambrose, Dream Hickerson, Darion Turner, and Kaysen Payne; one sister: Geraldine Smith of New Orleans, LA; sisters-in-law: Glenda Weber and Verna Dumas of Edgard, LA, Shirley, Lois Dumas, and Marie Morton of Marrero, LA; three Godchildren: Debra Keller, Kenneth Laurent, Captain Anthony (Tony) Boudoin, who were like her adopted sons; devoted friends: Clara Williams of Donaldsonville, LA and Rose Howard of Paulina, LA; three Adopted Sons: Ferdinand Jefferson of Baton Rouge, LA, Larry and Darren Burke of Vacherie, LA. one adopted daughter: Ann Woods of Vacherie, LA; and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her loving husband: Jentry (Jay) Dumas Jr.; parents: Sylvio and Eunice Boudoin; brothers: Albert Sr. (Mamie), Gerald Sr. (Pearl), and Joseph Louis Sr. (Luberta) Boudoin; sisters: Gustavia B. Jones (Lawrence), Francis Boudoin, Jessie Mae (Twin) (Morris, Jr.) Keller, and Louise (Samuel) Laurent; grandson: Kylan Laurent; sons-in-law: Joe Turner and James Hawkins; in-laws: Jentry (Helena) Dumas Sr., Raymond Dumas, Morris Dumas, Walton(Elodie) Dumas, Hamilton Dumas, Leonise (Snell) Oubre, Dolter (Julius) Keller, Delton ( Dolores) Dumas, Earline (Leroy) Bailey, and Adler Weber, Sr; and devoted friends: Jean Landry Burke and Claudette Luke. The family of Margaret Dumas would like to express sincere gratitude to each of you for your extended love, and kindness during their time of bereavement. Special thanks to Baton Rouge General, Hospice of Baton Rouge, and Dr. Daniel Lavie at Louisiana Hematology and Oncology. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Philip Catholic Church, 1175 LA-18 Vacherie, LA 70090 on Saturday October 29, 2022, celebrated by Father Matthew McCaughey. Visitation will be from 9:00am until 11:00am. Mass will begin at 11:00am. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will begin at 9:30am. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church Cemetery. Final care and professional services entrusted to Treasures of Life Funeral Services, 315 E. Airline Hwy., Gramercy, LA 70052. "When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a TREASURE!!" Due to COVID-19 and CDC guidelines and restrictions, mask and social distancing are REQUIRED!!!