Obituary

Ruth Strain Prats, 73, died on November 27, 2022 in Covington, Louisiana. She was born to the late Edward Arnold Strain and Etta Theriot Strain on September 10, 1949. She is survived by her daughters, Jessica Brown of Covington, Louisiana and Laurie Moorman of Dallas, Texas. She leaves behind two sons-in-law, Timothy Brown and Paul Moorman, as well as eight grandchildren, Michael Brown (Kristin), Caroline Brown, Joseph Brown, Max Moorman, Reid Moorman, Abigail Brown, Benjamin Moorman, and Kate Moorman. She was a great-grandmother to Carson Brown. She had two sisters Brenda Lanier and JoAnn Hall (deceased). Ruth grew up in Covington, Louisiana. She attended St. Peter School and later Covington High School. Ruth began her adult life as an elementary school teacher after graduating from Southeastern Louisiana University with a Bachelor's in Education. She taught in Madisonville and later at Abita Springs Elementary for many years. Her students affectionally knew her as Mrs. Prats. Later she continued her love of teaching by leading the RCIA and RCIC at St. Peter Church which gave her the ability to teach what was most important to her, her Catholic faith. She served on nationwide committees that were tasked with developing liturgies and formalizing the RCIA program. She dedicated 40 years of service to St. Peter Church with many job titles including her latest, Pastoral Associate. She found joy in teaching people what it means to be Catholic, and always led by example by always using her faith as a guide in every facet of her life. She is now continuing her work from a much higher advantage. She was fulfilled by her family and was a loving mother and doting grandmother who was affectionately known as Mimi. Ruth had an infectious smile, exuded grace, and never met anyone with whom she did not have an instant connection – she was truly an angel on Earth. She was well travelled, but was proud to call Covington home. Ruth will be greatly missed by her family, friends, and the St. Peter Catholic Community. The family would like to thank the community for the unending love and support. The unceasing prayer has been a comfort, and we ask that you continue to keep her and Father Otis Young close to your heart. Relatives and friends are invited to visitation at St. Peter Catholic Church, Covington, Louisiana on Friday December 9 from 6 pm to 8 pm and Saturday December 10 from 9 am to 11 am with a Funeral Mass following. Interment will follow the Mass at St. Joseph Abbey Cemetery, St. Benedict, Louisiana. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the St. Peter Church Angel Tree. Please share a memory on the tribute wall at www.ejfieldingfh.com.