Ruth Christophe Obituary
The family announces the passing of Ruth Christophe in New Orleans, Louisiana on June 8, 2026. Ruth, born on December 1, 1927, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruth Christophe to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Willie Baggett, Sr. and Susie Hardy; her spouse Dermis Anthony Christophe, Sr.; her daughter Dorothy Baggett; and her stepdaughters, Paulette C. McCormick and Evelyn C. Smith (Norman).
She is survived by: her children, Avery Dagons III (Sandra), Evola C. Bates, Susan C. Whitmore, Christine C. Norwood, Dermis A. Christophe, Jr., Arlease C. Augustine (Justin III), Elizabeth C. Barnes (Jerald), Rhonda C. Turner (Danny, Sr.), Dwight D. Christophe, Sr. (Cynthia) and Jacquelyn Christophe. She is also survived by twenty-one grandchildren, twenty-six great-grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
