Cynthia Aillet Kavanaugh Murry
A Mass of Christian Burial for Cynthia Aillet Kavanaugh Murry, 92, of Ruston, will be 10 a.m. Saturday, August 31, 2024, at St. Thomas Aquanis Catholic Church in Ruston.
Father Kevin Mues will of f iciate the Mass. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Ruston, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes in Ruston.
A visitation will be from 5- 7 p. m. Friday, August 30, 2024, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Ruston.
Cynthia was born on August 28, 1931, to Ruby Marie Comeaux Aillet and Joseph Roguet Aillet in Youngsville, and passed away peacefully at home in Ruston.
Cynthia graduated from Ruston High School and went on to study vocal training at Louisiana Tech University. As a lifelong lover of music and dancing, Cynthia was proud of her Cajun heritage. Her parents instilled in her an enduring appreciation for sports, especially football and golf, and an exceptional talent for cooking.
Her mother, Ruby, started the annual Gumbo Supper tradition at St. Thomas Catholic Church and they worked side by side for many years diligently serving meals along with numerous volunteers.
Affectionately known as Grandma, Mammaw, and Memaw for much of her life. Cynthia loved being involved in her six children’s school and sports activities, and later, her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She was also very active in the Ruston Community over the course of her life, very much enjoying the Junior Guild, American Cancer Society, The Nifty Knitters, Pink Ladies at Lincoln General Hospital, multiple Bridge Clubs and St. Thomas Catholic Church.
Cynthia is preceded in death by her parents Joe and Ruby Aillet; brother, Richard Aillet; brother and sister- inlaw, Bob and Dorothy Aillet; husbands, M. John Kavanaugh, Jr., and Joe Murry; daughter, Lisa Rose; granddaughter, Eliza Rose; and great- grandson, Chase Gephart.
Her legacy lives on in her children, Lynn Rankin of Springdale, Arkansas; M. John Kavanaugh III of Vivian; Mark Kavanaugh (Caren) of Prairieville; Kevin Kavanaugh (Laura) of Marshall, Texas; Kelly Echols ( Kyle) of Birmingham, Alabama; 24 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of great friends.
Honoring Cynthia as her pallbearers will be her 10 grandsons!
Her children would like to express special thanks to Allegiance Hospice and her wonderful caregivers, Marilyn, Rosalind, Katrina, Jessica, and Simone.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to either The Orphan Train Society, P. O. Box 729, Opelousas, LA 70571 or St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 813 Carey Avenue, Ruston, LA 71270.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes. com.
