Gertrude Rikard Obituary

We are sad to announce that on December 1, 2021 we had to say goodbye to Gertrude Rikard of West Monroe, Louisiana, born in Montgomery, Louisiana. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gertrude Rikard to show support.

She was predeceased by: her husbands, Hildred "Dutch" Anders and Virgil Rikard; her son Jimmy Lee Anders, Sr.; her parents, James Cook and Ola Cook; her siblings, Ila Rucker, Belva Mae Cook, O. B. Cook, James Cook, Elmer Cook and Bill Cook; and her close friends, Alneda Nappier and Minnie Booth.

She is survived by: her children, Barbara Anders Braley (Ken) and Kevin Rikard (Donna); her grandchildren, Kathy Braley Kirby, Dawson Braley, James Anders, Richard Anders, Jimmy Anders, Jr., Nicholas Anders, Clay Rikard and Cody Rikard; her great grandchildren, Anna Grace Anders, Emma Anders, Eli Anders, Allen Anders, Shelby Anders, Sierra Anders, Madison Kirby, Chase Kirby, Kiersten Braley and Kasey Braley; and her close friends, Lula Day and Bobbie Antley. She is also survived by many other nieces, nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to McClendon Baptist Church, 206 Downing Pines Road, West Monroe, Louisiana 71292 or https://mcclendonbaptist.com.