Doleska “ Rue “ Bilbo, 92, of Orange, Passed from this life on Sunday, February 15, 2015 at the Pinehurst Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility in Pinehurst. Born on November 22, 1922 in Opelousas, Louisiana to her parents, Joseph Samuel Rougeau and Mary Adelaide (Gallo) Rougeau, she was a lifelong resident of Orange, she was a member of the 40th Street church of Christ in Orange and she had worked as a telephone operator for the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in Orange. Rue was a very humble lady who was giving to others often placing the needs of others before herself. She enjoyed growing flowers, she was an avid reader, a history buff and she enjoyed games which challenged her thinking. Mrs. Rue will also be remembered as a faithful Christian lady who loved her family and friends. Her life was a pure example of Christian living. Rue is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, James Franklin Bilbo, Sr.; her son, James Franklin Bilbo, Jr.; her daughter, Karen Gayle Wilson and her dear family friend, John Herrington. Those who will most cherish her memory are her son, Gary Wynn Bilbo of Orange; her sister, Vi Owens of Houston; her grandchildren, Stephanie, Stacey, Candace and Crystal; numerous great grandchildren; her niece Sharon; her dear friend, Peggy Hale and numerous members of her extended family. Graveside services to remember Rue’s life will be at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange. Conducting the services will be Evangelist Darrell Powell, minister with the West Orange church of Christ. A gathering of Rue’s family and friends will be from 10:00 A.M. until 12:00 on Wednesday at Dorman Funeral Home in Orange. Condolences may be expressed for the family at www.dormanfuneralhome.com.
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