Former Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco Has Passed Away
Former Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco Has Passed Away
On August 18, 2019, former Louisiana Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco passed away at age 76. Blanco served as Louisiana’s 54th Governor from 2004 to 2008, and was the first woman to be elected governor of Louisiana. She also held the state office of Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana from 1996 to 2004.
Below is a statement issued by the family of former Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco:
“Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco peacefully passed away on August 18, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Hospice Carpenter House in Lafayette, Louisiana, surrounded by her beloved husband Raymond, her children and family.
She was a woman of grace, faith and hope. She has left an eternal mark on all who knew her, because she was generous and unconditional in her love, warm in her embrace and genuinely interested in the welfare of others.
While she knew that her name would forever be linked with Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, it was her dying wish that she be remembered for her faith in God, commitment to family and love of Louisiana.
As Louisiana’s first female governor, her prestigious career cannot be separated from her faith and family – all are intertwined. In her words, her public service provided an opportunity for her “to be the voice of the voiceless; to shape the rising tide that lifts all boats; to advocate for policies and changes that make good common sense; and to have a positive impact on the lives of all people.
Our hearts are broken, but we are joyful in knowing that she is rejoicing in her heavenly reunion with Christ. Please pray for God’s peace to carry us through the coming days and months of sorrow as we mourn her absence from our lives. “
Details regarding services will be issued in the coming days.
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