08/11/2025
Bobbie Rita Smith Beamon entered into the presence of the Lord on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at the age of 88. Bobbie Rita was born in Plaquemine, Louisiana, on March 31, 1937, to her beloved parents, Robert Smith and Rita Mae Guidry Smith, who preceded her in death. Bobbie Rita graduated from St. John High School in 1955 and attended Beauty School. In 1973, she and her family moved to Maringouin and opened Papa Joe's Hut Restaurant/pool hall, where she made lifelong friends.
She spent the last 52 years Living in Maringouin, Louisiana. She later worked at a high end department store (Godchaux's) as a fur consultant. Bobbie Rita then began her career as a bank teller at the Bank of Maringouin. After retiring, she worked at Curves in New Roads, Louisiana. Eventually, she fulfilled her dream of opening Belmont Plants and Nursery with her husband. Bobbie Rita was gifted in many ways-known for her green thumb, delicious cooking, artistry, and talent in home decorating.
She was admired for her amazing eye for design and her skill in home improvement. She is survived by the love of her life and husband of 42 years, Matt Beamon; daughter Bridget Stricklin (Anderson); son Lambert Jones Louviere Jr. (Amy); daughter DeEtte Leonard (Mark); grandchildren Jonathan Tillman (Gillian), Gabrielle Tillman (fiance') Jude Matherne, Lambert "Jay" Louviere III, Mary Quin Louviere (fiance') Mike Cerjance, Ethan Leonard, and Sydney Leonard and great-grandchildren Kendall, Darby & Silas Tillman, Evangelyn Pinion, and Genevieve Matherne. She is also survived by her sister Valerie Wilson, sister-in-law Joanne Smith.
She is preceded in death by her siblings
Tommy Smith, "Steve" Smith, Judy Smith, and great granddaughter Adeline Christine Matherne. In-Laws Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Beamon & Bonnie Steinkamp. Services are as follows: Friday August 15, 2025. New life worship center 806 hospital rd New roads, La. Visitation will be from 9:00 until service begins at 11:00 a.m.The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to all family and friends for your heartfelt prayers, Love, and support during this time. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Janelle Lacombe Foundation Cancer Fund in memory of her dear siblings Tommy, Judy, and Steve Smith, and her dear friend Paula Rockfort Pizzolato.
