Rubie Jane Eustis Bienvenu Gatlin

Rubie Jane Eustis Bienvenu Gatlin, 75, passed away on December 7th, 2014 in Chesterfield, VA. She was born in New Orleans, LA on December 30, 1938 to her loving parents, Clifford H. Eustis and Margaret Inez Belyea (of New Brunswick, Canada), and was a resident of the Chesterfield area of Virginia since 1976. She was the mother of four sons, Gary L. Bienvenu, Jr., MD, Richard E. Bienvenu (Lisa), Matthew D. Bienvenu (Maria), and the late Brent E. Bienvenu. She is survived by two sisters, Sandra E. Mensi and Margaret E. Kirn; six grandchildren; nieces; one nephew; cousins; and many devoted friends. She was a gifted teacher who instilled the love of music in her many young piano students. She was an avid gardener and made the world a more beautiful place. A Memorial Service will be held on December 15th at 3:00 P.M at The Brandermill Church, 4500 Millridge Parkway, Midlothian, Va. 23112. A time of Visitation will follow the Memorial Service. A Eucharist will be celebrated in memory of her life at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 6249 Canal Blvd., in New Orleans. Visitation to follow. Interment will follow at the Masonic Cemetery, New Orleans, La. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Brandermill Church, or the charity of your choice are preferred. Condolences may be registered online at www.jtmorriss.com .