Shirley Stelly Rung

Cow Island—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 PM on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Shirley Stelly Rung, 91, who died Monday, September 20, 2021 surrounded by her family at her residence.  She will be laid to rest at Immaculate Conception Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Jason Rung, Corey Clostio, Hunter Fitch, Chet Simon, Blaise Trahan, Trayvn Hargrave and Caleb Rung.

Shirley better known as “Sis” loved the outdoors which she learned about at an early age driving tractors for her father.  She loved sports but softball was her favorite.  She actively played softball until her mid 50’s and coached many locals in youth softball.   Like her father before she supported her kids, grandkids, and great grandkids in their endeavors whole heartedly.  Family meant the most to her and she always put them first in her life.

She is survived by her children, Ralph Rung (Sandra), Sharon Clostio (Russell), Russel Rung (Angelle), Cindy Simon (Lynn), Darren Rung (Valerie), Patty Richard (Raphael) and Tina Hargrave (David); her 19 grandchildren; and her 24 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Rung; her daughter, Patty Rung; her parents, Rene and Edmay Stelly; her sister, Louella Gaspard; and her brothers, Carnes and Floyd Stelly.

The family would also like to thank Amedisys Hospice Care for the love and care extended to their mother during this time.

The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan, 300 N. Eleazar Ave., on Thursday, September 23, 2021 from 10:00 AM until the procession departs for the church at 1:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 11:00 AM.