Rita Bates Blakeman
April 22, 1925 - January 1, 2018
Rita Bates Blakeman passed away on Monday, January 1, 2018 at the age of 92. She was a native of New Orleans, longtime resident of Harahan and a resident of Metairie for the past 7 years. Beloved wife of the late Donald I. Blakeman. Loving mother of Donald T. Blakeman (Susan), Forrest J. Blakeman (Lori) and Beverly Blakeman Casey (Robert). Grandmother of Danielle Dorsey (Brad), Katie Casey, Jamie Blakeman, Forrest Blakeman, Christie Kinnison (Kris), Chad Santoro, Jacque Gurley and Taylor Gurley. She is also survived by 10 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Viola Illg Bates and Nicholas J. Bates and siblings, Elsie B. Byrnes, Nick Bates and James Bates. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service at L. A. Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home, 2607 Williams Blvd., Kenner on Friday, January 5, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery.
Rita Bates Blakeman passed away on Monday, January 1, 2018 at the age of 92. She was a native of New Orleans, longtime resident of Harahan and a resident of Metairie for the past 7 years. Beloved wife of the late Donald I. Blakeman. Loving... View Obituary & Service Information