Rutha Mae Lebean Obituary

We announce the death of Rutha Mae Lebean (Lafayette, Louisiana), who passed away on July 29, 2026, at the age of 89. Rutha will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Ervin Colbert and Marjorie Colbert; and her former husband Freddie LeBean. She is survived by: her cousins, Larry, Kenneth Roberts of San Francisco, CA, Asandria Williams (Gary) of New Orleans, LA, Debra Wilson, Mary Pickney, Edna Bellard and Lynel Wilson of Baldwin, LA; her nieces and nephews, Trinissa Reff, Garin and Cody Williams (Latoya) of New Orleans, LA; and her siblings, Bently Senegal, Hilda Debose, Ann McDaniel, Eva Senegal and Rose Wilson of Lafayette, LA.. She is also survived by other relatives and friends.