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Extracted from The Era-Leader (Bogalusa, LA)
Wednesday, April 9, 1997

Ruth Thornton Boyette

Mrs. Ruth Thornton Boyette, 57, a resident of Epps, LA died April 2, 1997.

She is survived by her husband Marvin Boyette of Epps, LA; two children, Denise Crane of Epps and Brady Boyette of Monroe; one brother, Dr. John Thornton of Franklinton; and sister, and Lois Thornton of Franklinton.

Her parents, Reece and Beulah Thornton of Mt. Hermon, preceded her in death.

Funeral services were held April 3, at Epps Baptist Church.

Cox Funeral Home of Delhi, LA was in charge of arrangements.