Marideth Elizbeth Moore Rink

Merideth, better know as “Aunt Merris” or “Mary,” 100, a native of Bayou Sheaffer, La., and resident of Morgan City, La., died surrounded by family Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010.

Mrs. Rink’s passion was gardening.

She is survived by her children, Helen Toups, James Rink, Betty (Donald) Romaire, Donald, Wayne (Ellen) and Warren (Kay) Rink; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Alcide Rink; parents, James and Safruni Moore; son-in-law, Lewis Toups; great-granddaughter, Ali Rose Aucoin; two brothers; and five sisters.

She is buried at Morgan City Cemetery.