Elvie Lee Boothe

July 3, 1932 - November 14, 2017

Elvie Lee Ryder Boothe, a resident of Marrero, LA over sixty years, born on Sunday, July 3, 1932 in Deville, LA, passed away in her home in Marrero, LA, at 9:38 AM, Tuesday, November 14, 2017 surrounded by her caregiver Karrina and while Greg (son) and Krystal (granddaughter) and Evelyn (great granddaughter) were enroute to visit her. Elvie Lee is survived by her son, Gregory Brenston Boothe of Baton Rouge, LA, granddaughter, Krystal Jean Boothe Gonzales (wife of Keith Gonzales Jr) of Chalmette, LA, great grandson, Luke Anthony Gonzales, great granddaughters, Evelyn Genevieve Gonzales and Siena Noelle Gonzales, daughter-in-law, Tricia Santos Skaggs (wife of Charles "Chuck" Skaggs) of Marrero, LA, grandson, "Frankie" Stephen Harpster II, great granddaughters Jemma Jae Harpster and Bricelyn "Brice" Ashlee White, grandson Christian Brandon Boothe of Marrero, LA, great grandson Elijah Brandon Boothe, brother-in-law Jesse "Jay" Boothe of Harrisonburg, LA, (husband of Mary Cotton Boothe), sisters-in-law, Gloria Ham Ryder of Deville, LA, (wife of Mitchell Ryder), Billie Bradford Ryder of Deville, LA, (wife of Joe James Ryder) and Rachel Franks Wallace of Marksville, LA, (wife of Douglas Mac Arthur "Mac" Ryder) and many nieces and nephews. Elvie Lee is preceded in death by her husband, Mike B Boothe - 2000, son, Gary "Brand" Brandon Boothe - 2004, father, Jessie Clemon Ryder - 1960, mother, Annie Pearl Ryder - 1977, Daughter-in-law, Bonnie Bonnette Boothe -2017, brothers, Carol Ryder - 1995, Joe James Ryder - 2001, Mitchel Ryder - 2002, Kermit Ryder - 1943, Billy Ryder - 1949, Douglas Mac Arthur "Mac" Ryder - 1992, sister Elvie Mae Ryder - 2003. Elvie Lee was a true christian, a faithful wife, a loving mother and maw maw, who was always praying for her family and whose faith in Jesus Christ sustained her throughout her life and carried her from this world into God's eternal life. Elvie Lee attended Buckeye School in Deville, LA until she was needed to help her mother at home. As a child Elvie Lee made cinder blocks for the first church building, Assemblies of The Lord Jesus Christ - which later became Deville Pentecostal Church, located on Highway 1206. At the young age of nine years old she gave her life to Jesus Christ, through repentance, baptism in Jesus Name and receiving of the Holy Ghost, evidenced with speaking in tongues - just like she loved to quote from the bible found in Acts chapter 2, verses 38-39. On Wednesday, September 21, 1949 she married her only love, Mike B Boothe, officiated by Reverend John Thomas Mayo Sr., at Rosin Creek Pentecostal Church in Harrisonburg, LA. They celebrated fifty-one years of marriage in the year 2000. They had two sons, Gregory Brenston and Gary "Brand" Brandon Boothe during their faithful marriage. In 1958 Elvie Lee was one of the founders of the First Pentecostal Church in Gretna, LA alongside her husband, Mike, Rev. John Cupit and a host of other friends. As active members they gathered weekly at the home of Bro. and Sister Lambert until they built the sanctuary on Claire Avenue in Gretna, LA. In approximately 1966, Elvie Lee was one of the founders of the First Pentecostal Church in Marrero, LA alongside her husband, Mike, Reverend Joseph "Joe Boy" & Sister Mary A. "Nell" Stark along with other friends and family members. Many Friday nights she would accompany her husband, Mike, to attend Youth Rallies at various churches in the area and would pack their car full of young people to ensure they could attend the service. These events are just one type of labor of love they provided as they jointly served in the ministry of Jesus Christ. She served as Sunday School teacher on many occasions. Elvie Lee was an active member of the First Pentecostal Church in New Orleans, LA for more than forty-three years (thirty-nine years under Pastor John Raymond & Sister Londa Cupit) where she supported various activities, including the annual ten-mile Sheaves for Christ walk to raise money for missionaries serving outside the United States. She also enjoyed singing in the choir under the direction of Reverend Danny Brown and Sister Ruth Ann Kerr. Elvie Lee loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren without end. She prayed every day for her family and those prayers cover us today and will continue tomorrow. We experienced, witnessed and felt the love of a mother, grandmother. We cherish having such an awesome example to follow and a heritage to pass on to the next generation. We are blessed! Elvie Lee and her family deeply appreciate the prayers, support and visitations over the time she was ill. In lieu of flowers, the Boothe Family has established a memorial fund with the Sensory Learning Institute in honor of Elvie Lee's great grandson, Luke, to provide children with autism and developmental delays access to a multi-sensory training that can make them more comfortable in their environment and unlock their potential for learning and development. Please send contributions to the Sensory Learning Institute at P.O. Box 11047, Boulder, CO 80301. Note in Memory of Elvie Lee Boothe. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at Rosin Creek Pentecostal Church, (Pastor Brent Randall), 1021 Highway 124, Harrisonburg, LA 71340 on Saturday, November 25th from 9:00AM - 11:00AM, followed by a Celebration of Life/funeral service in Elvie Lee's memory beginning at 11:00AM. She will be laid to rest in the Ellis Boothe Family Cemetery under the direction of Comer Funeral Home. Reverend Richard Dykes (Buna UPC, Buna, TX) will officiate the service. Relatives and friends are also invited to attend a memorial service to be held at the First Pentecostal Church, 122 N. Dorgenois Street, New Orleans, LA 70119 on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 from 7:30PM - 9:00PM. Pastor Rick Wyser will officiate the service. Pallbearers: Herman John Bonnette III, Christian Brandon Boothe, Reverend Keith Anthony Gonzales, Jr., John Thomas "Tommy" Mayo III, Eddie Ray Ryder, Danny Lynn Ryder Honorary Pallbearers: Gregory Brenston Boothe, Jesse "Jay" Boothe, Alissa Rispoli Bonnette, Krystal Boothe Gonzales, Luke Anthony Gonzales, Evelyn Genevieve Gonzales, Allan Oggs, Cheryl Eliott Oggs, Wayne Ryder Vocalist: Krystal Boothe Gonzales, LeJune Cotton Mayo. Musician: Genevieve Deslattes Ryder