Peggy Joyce Rhoden

St. Martinville- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, June 1, 2026 at St. Martin de Tours Catholic Church honoring the life of Peggy Joyce Rhoden, 91, who passed away on May 25, 2026.

A visitation will take place at Pellerin Funeral Home in St. Martinville on Sunday from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM and will continue on Monday from 7:00 am to 9:45 am.

A rosary will be prayed at 7:00 PM on Sunday.

Father Bill Melancon will officiate at the funeral mass. 

Burial will follow at St. Michael Cemetery.

Peggy Joyce Rhoden, a loving caretaker and joyful spirit who never met a stranger, passed away surrounded by family. Peggy's life was rooted in kindness and connection-she had a gift for making people feel seen, welcomed, and cared for. She loved children, doted on animals, and had an eye for beauty that bloomed in her flowerbeds and in every plant she tended. Peggy's style shone through in her love of clothes, but it was her warm heart and generous smile that people remembered most.

A true people person, Peggy found purpose in caring for others. Whether helping a neighbor, comforting a friend, or embracing new faces as if they were old friends, she lived her days with open arms. Her family was her greatest joy, and she cherished every gathering, big or small.

Peggy's legacy is a garden of love-nurtured in her home, her community, and in the lives of those she touched. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered for her compassion, her laughter, and the way she made every place feel like home.

She is survived by her life long partner, Ron Bonvillian ; daughters, Cheryl Ardila(Ricky) and Terrin Vandenborre (Mike); step-daughters, Carrie Pratt and Dawn Dugas; step-son, Reggie Bonvillian; brother, Danny Michael Bailey; half brother, Johnny Hicks; sister, Jane Fields; grandchildren, Shannon, Jason, Ashley, Little Gary, Jake, Peggy and Maelee; great-grandchildren, Clarissa, Meredith, Michael, Gavin, Laurie, Dylan, Brittany, Jasmine, Austin, Landin, Hailey, Kayden, Serna, Kelsey, Kirstin and Jaydon Lee ; great-great -grandchildren, Dakota, Kaiden, Truett, Riggs and Kolonie.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, Jack Hicks and Johnnie Mae Bailey; father of her children, Leroy Orgeron; son, Gary Lee Orgeron; Daughter, Karen Ann DiBartolo; brother, Rainey Hicks; half brother, Jack Hicks; Sister, Dorothy Mask.

Pallbearers will be Ricky Ardila, Shannon Guidry, Jason Guidry, Mike Vandenborre, Randy Bonvillian, Reggie Bonvillian, Dylan Guidry and Mitchell Goldman.

Pellerin Funeral Home (337-332-2111) is in charge of arrangements.