Hazel Ruth 'Jerry' Readhimer

A bit of sparkle went out of the world today with the death of Hazel Ruth Jordan Readhimer, 96, affectionately known to most as "Miss Jerry." Mrs. Readhimer was born in Alexandria, the youngest of a large family. She taught dance in several cities in Louisiana and Texas before marrying Warren Hampton (Bubba) Readhimer of Campti. They lived in Campti for 50 years. During that time, Mrs. Readhimer was an active member of the community who loved to give parties and organize events for children and adults alike. After the death of her husband in 1987, Mrs. Readhimer moved to Natchitoches where she lived for the next 20 years. She enjoyed membership in several organizations, including the Louisiana Society of Colonial Dames and the Association for the Preservation of Historic Natchitoches. Mrs. Readhimer is survived by two daughters, Amanda, married to Harry Friedman of Natchitoches, and Marguerite, married to Edward Middendorf of Tiburon, California; five grandchildren, Lisa Baldwin and Shauna Rudy of California, Zack Middendorf of Natchitoches, Hampton Friedman of Baton Rouge, and Janet Gable of Naples, Florida; and ten great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10 am Saturday, April 14, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home, Friday, April 13, from 5 pm to 7 pm, with rosary services at 6 pm.