Jimmie Ann Rutherford Moriarty

Jimmie Ann Rutherford Moriarty died on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at the age of 90. She was a long-time resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana, after spending her childhood in Lake Arthur, Louisiana. She was a loving wife of fifty-six years to Richard T. Moriarty, who preceded her in death in 2004. The couple enjoyed their extensive time together sailing, enjoying nature and each other at their camp in Lake Arthur, and embracing the local Lake Charles Mardi Gras festivities as members of the Krewe de la Famille.

Jimmie obtained a Master’s degree from McNeese University, and devoted much of her life to teaching public school in Calcasieu Parish as well as teaching kindergarten at St. Michael’s school. After her tenure teaching, Jimmie worked for the Calcasieu Parish School Board for more than twenty years performing professional testing of educators.

An avid bridge player, she played with her group, Pieces of Eight for more than a decade and continued to enjoy the game with friends weekly. Jimmie was also an active member of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, serving on the Altar Guild. She celebrated her 90th birthday in December 2019 with a party surrounded by dozens of her dearest friends and family. Gardening was a lifelong passion, and she enjoyed years as a member of the Lake Charles Garden Club.

Jimmie will be remembered for her kindness, intelligence, graciousness and positivity, always attentive to the needs of others.  She was a wonderful hostess, wife, mother and grandmother.

She is survived by her son, Richard Thomas Moriarty, Jr. and daughter-in-law, Dewi Soesmono Moriarty, of Lake Charles; and her daughter, Ellen Moriarty Kennon of St. Francisville; grandchildren, Alexandra Grace Kennon, Elizabeth Kania Moriarty, Nicklaus Thomas Moriarty, and countless friends.

Her funeral service will be Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 2:30 PM at St. Michael’s and All Angels Episcopal Church.  Father Seth Donald will officiate.  Inurnment will follow at Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles.  Visitation will begin at the funeral home on Friday, January 10 at 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, and will resume at the church on Saturday from 1:30 PM until the time of service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, 123 W. Sale Rd., Lake Charles, LA 70605.