Betty Parks Cushman

Betty Cushman, age 85 passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at her home near Marquand, Missouri. She was born on July 19, 1936, in New Orleans, Louisiana to Benjamin and Gertrude (Ledet) Parks. On November 11, 1972, in Marrero, Louisiana she was united in marriage to Raymond Keith Cushman, he survives at the home. Other survivors include four sons – Rou Bourgeois and wife Wanda of Pearl River, Louisiana, Mark Bourgeois and wife Betty of Marquand, Christopher Cushman of Perryville, Missouri, and Zachary Cushman of Marquand; twelve grandchildren; nine great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by one son, Rodney Bourgeois and three brothers. Betty had been the secretary for the catholic church in Harvey, Louisiana; she enjoyed crocheting, reading, sewing, playing cards, feeding the birds, and going to church where she was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church in Fredericktown, Missouri, but her greatest joy was her grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., on Friday, February 11, 2022, at Wilson Funeral Home in Fredericktown. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at St. Michael Church in Fredericktown with Fa. Tom Wilk officiating. Interment will be at St. Michael Cemetery in Fredericktown. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Michael Church. Condolences may be posted on this website.