Myrtle Louise DeRouen

New Iberia - Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm, on Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at Faith Cathedral in New Iberia, for Myrtle Louise DeRouen ,82, who passed away on Friday, May 8, 2015, at her residence. The family requests that visiting hours be observed at the funeral home from 8:00 am until 1:30 pm on Tuesday. Bishop David Rousse will officiate at the Funeral Service. The obituary will be read by Rebecca Bourque. Words of Comfort and Scripture will be read by Jasmine Hebert, Gabrielle Hebert and Doris Jacobs Covington. The Eulogy will be read by Kristy Crews. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in New Iberia. Sister Myrtle DeRouen was born on September 2, 1932 in New Iberia, La. She transitioned from her life to eternal rest on May 8, 2015. Myrtle was a woman of strong faith in the Lord. She was a faithful servant. This remarkable woman was known for her undying love for the Lord and her family and friends. She was a true legacy left for her children and grandchildren. Myrtle was also known for speaking and leading people to the Lord. She would always witness about Jesus everywhere she went. As she goes into eternal life with Jesus, she would want all to know, the only way to heaven is through Jesus Christ, and she would always say, "you won't get there by holding onto her foot." Her favorite verse was John 3:16 (For God so loved the world, He gave his only begotten son, that who so ever believeth in Him, should not perish but have everlasting life.) Myrtle wouldn't want us to grieve, but rather us rejoice because she is now dancing in the streets of gold with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Her favorite hobbies were fishing and camping. She cherished moments spent with family and friends at gathering, especially eating her favorite dish of crab and shrimp stew. She is survived by her two sons, Bobby DeRouen and wife Sheila of New Iberia and Brian DeRouen and wife Annette of Lafayette; three daughters, Patricia Bourque and husband James of Nederland, TX, Terry Crews of Laplace, LA, and Kim Hebert and husband Darrell of New Iberia, LA; daughter in law, Sandra DeRouen Perkins and husband Michael of New Iberia; son in law, Walter Miguez of New Iberia; four brothers, Daniel Viator and wife Willie Mae of Coteau, Edward Viator and wife Jean of New Iberia, Harvey Viator of New Iberia, Notis "Butch" Viator Jr. and companion Mary Hichman of New Iberia; 20 grandchildren and 24 great-great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Notis Viator , Sr. and Lillian Dorsey Viator; husband , Walton DeRouen , Jr.; son, Wayne Richard DeRouen; daughter, Christine DeRouen Miguez; grandson, Justin Drew Hebert; son in law, Sammy Dale Crews; two sisters, Jean Viator Latiolais and Joy Rita Viator Toups. Pallbearers will be Bobby DeRouen, Brian DeRouen, Ryan Hebert, Tyler Hebert, David Crews, and Todd DeRouen. Honorary pallbearers will be Corey DeRouen, Nicholis DeRouen, Shane DeRouen, Logan DeRouen, Brandon Miguez, Breyton Bourque,and Garrett Bourque. Pellerin Funeral Home of New Iberia, 502 Jefferson Terrace Blvd., New Iberia, LA 70560, (337-365-3331) is in charge of arrangements.