SHIRLEEN PASTOR LOUVIERE

Memorial services will be held Saturday, January 15, 2022, at a 1:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church for Shirleen Pastor Louviere, age 85, who passed away Monday, January 3, 2022, at her residence with family in Arnaudville, Louisiana.
Interment will be in St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery in Grand Coteau. The Rev. Steve Kimmons, Pastor of Our Lady of the Oaks Retreat House, will officiate the service.
Mrs. Louviere was a resident of Grand Coteau. As a graduate of Scott High School, Shirleen’s natural creativity and passion for the literary arts earned her a scholarship to Southwestern (ULL) for theater and debate where she won a place on the senior debate team as a freshman and starred in many plays. She tried her hand at radio as a one-man show including musical performances, current events, and advertisements. At age 20, Shirleen married her high school sweetheart, Caro Louviere, also of Scott. While raising three daughters in the Morgan City area, Shirleen returned to college at NSU completing a BA in education and Master’s degree in reading, plus 30 hours toward her doctorate.
Pouring her passion and creativity into education, Shirleen began teaching fourth grade at Bayou Vista Elementary, but her talents really shined while teaching literature, drama, and debate at Morgan City High School. She was highly beloved and respected by her administration, peers, and students, receiving recognition on the parish, state, and national levels during her 34 years as an educator. She was elected to represent teachers in state legislation. After retiring, she continued to impact lives for literacy by volunteering to teach adults and children.
Shirleen had many interests in life. After her sincere faith in God and her devotion to family, she loved music and was always singing. She shared a passion for the outdoors, landscaping. and sports with her beloved Caro. They traveled the US, Canada, and Mexico together first on a motorcycle, then later with their RV group, the Bayou Kruisers. They actively supported their church affiliations and those in need, as well as proudly representing America and the Republican party.
Survivors include brother, Raymond Rutledge and his wife, Andrea Faye of Morgan City, LA; three daughters, Zoe L. Robicheaux of Arnaudville, LA, Carmen Elaine Louviere of Houston, TX, and Rebecca Louviere Ahlstrom and her husband, Leonard, of Thompsons Station, TN; seven grandchildren, Brynn Robicheaux Crady and her husband, Jeremy, Danielle Lauren Doty and her husband, Joseph, Melody Gayle Harmon, Miranda Gayle Louviere, Zane Robicheaux and his wife, Michelle, Aaron Ahlstrom, and Garrett Jacob Louviere; and ten great-grandchildren, Olive Andrea Ahlstrom, Gabrielle Marie Robicheaux, Presley Mea Crady, Aubree Reese Robicheaux, Finley Gayle Harmon, Ayla Ray Crady, Merle Alise Crady, Kingston Laine Harmon, Zachary Adam Robicheaux, and Elias Caro Harmon.
Shirleen was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Joseph Caro Louviere, her parents, Culver James Pastor and the former Lily Mae Vice, sister Claudette “Gig” Mouton and her husband, Clay, and granddaughter Meagan Elaine Ahlstrom.
View the obituary and guestbook online at www.melanconfuneralhome.net.
Melancon Funeral Home of Carencro, (337) 896-6366, is in charge of arrangements.