Rita Vionie Knight Babin Obituary
The passing of Rita Vionie Knight Babin of Baker, Louisiana, born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on August 8, 2024 at the age of 79. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Manuel Estalote Knight Sr. and Rita Mae Pairque Knight; and her children, RitaAnne, Marie Angille, Joseph Kevin and James Michael.
She is survived by: her husband Dr. John Barry Babin; her sons, John Barry Babin Jr. (Stacey) of Zachary, Manuel Thomas Babin, Edward Milton Babin and Arthur Garret Babin of Baker; her grandchildren, Nicholas, Wesley, Graceyn, Avery (Josiah), Kendal, Madeline and Harris; and her siblings, Manuel Knight Jr. (Alice), Gloria Knight Jumonville (Charles), Marianne Knight, George Knight (Yvette), Jane Knight Harelson and Joan Frances Knight.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Rita's name to: Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Traditions for Tomorrow Campaign at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church or Saint Joseph Abbey and Seminary College (75376 River Road, St. Benedict, LA 70457).
