Mary Jim Cloutier

Mary Jim Cross Cloutier, 93, a resident of Morgan City, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2017 surrounded by loved ones. She was born on October 12, 1923 in Welsh, Louisiana, the daughter of Charles Franklin Cross and Hazel Cross. Mary Jim was a selfless devotee to her husband, children and grandchildren. She was a devout Catholic and parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and lifetime member of the Catholic Daughters, where she prepared meals for funerals and accounted for collection money. She was also a member of the Morgan City Garden Club. She will be missed by all who knew her. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her two children, Sue C. Russell of Morgan City, James Edward Cloutier of Houma; one brother, Harry "Buddy" Cross and wife Joann of Morgan City; five grandchildren, Kasi Lodrigue of Ponchatoula, Kristen Gallagher of Haymarket, VA, Laura Cloutier of Berwick, Robert Russell of Morgan City, James Errol Cloutier of Houma; step-grandchildren Janel Poole and Sidby Garcia; five great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mary Jim was preceded in death by her husband, M. Errol Cloutier; parents, Charles F. Cross and Hazel C. Cross; brother, C. F. Cross; sisters, Charlene Lewis, Duane Mayon, Esther Maude Cross; and son-in-law, Kenneth Russell. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Twin City Funeral Home from 5:00PM until 9:00PM, and resume Friday, March 3, 2017 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church from 9:00AM until service time. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30AM. Mary Jim will be laid to rest in the Morgan City Cemetery following Mass.