Mary Wanda Rubit Livings Wilson "Mom Mary"

July 5, 2018

Mary Wanda Rubit Livings Wilson "Mom Mary" Rayne, LA - Memorial services will be held on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at 10:00 am at Gossen Funeral Home Chapel in Rayne, LA for Mary Wanda Rubit Livings Rubit Wilson affectionately known as "Mom Mary", 92, Mom Mary passed Thursday July 5, 2018 at her residence in Rayne, LA. Mom Mary was born March 13, 1927 in Sunset, LA to Hypolite Rubit and Zora Bonnom Rubit. Pastor Keith Matthews will conduct the memorial services. Survivors include two daughters, Barbara Livings of Rayne, Octavia Mouton of Rayne, four sons, Norris Livings and spouse Marie of Rayne, Alexon Livings and spouse Annie of Beaumont, TX, Hilton Livings and spouse Sandra of Rayne, Milton Livings and spouse Mary of Rayne, twenty nine grandchildren, eighty great grandchildren, eleven great great grandchildren, three sisters, Marie R. Breaux of Crowley, Helen R. Matthews and spouse Columbus of Rayne, Doretha R. Johnson of Rayne, and a host of nieces and nephews, and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Alex Livings, Sr. and Dallas Wilson, four sons, Dorris Livings, Felix Livings, Elton Livings, Matthew Livings, two daughters, Sylvia Jane Livings, Viola Mathews, grandchild, Carliss Livings, parents, Hypolite Rubit and Zora Bonnom Rubit, two sisters, Palmae R. Malbrough, Lee Etta R. Buchanan, brother, Alfred Rubit. Mom Mary was reared in a Christian home and was baptized at an early age in the Catholic faith. She later joined the Rayne Church of God in Christ and Starlight Baptist Church in Rayne, LA. Later in life she became a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Branch, LA. Mary graduated with a GED from the Acadia Parish School System. You could often pass by her home and find her in her garden planting, pulling weeds, and harvesting her okra, cabbage, peppers, and grapes. Mom Mary will be remembered for her boudin and cold cups. If you came and visited her at home, you were certain to hear a knock at the door from someone wanting boudin or a cold cup. She also loved to crochet and make beautiful afghans and throws. The family requests that visitation be observed in Gossen Funeral Home in Rayne LA on Saturday July 14, 2018 from 8:00 am to 10:00 am. Mrs. Wilson's family would like to give a special thanks to LA Hospice and Palliative Care of Jennings, LA and Acadiana Support Services and Staff. Friends may view the obituary and guestbook online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net. Arrangements have been entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc. of Rayne, LA, (337) 334-3141. Gossen Funeral Home, Inc.