Dorothy “Dot” Rourke Prudhomme

SCOTT - Dorothy “Dot” Rourke Prudhomme, 97, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on April 8, 2025. She devoted her life to her faith, family and friends, leaving behind many who loved her dearly.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 16, at a 1:30 p.m. Mass of Christian burial at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Scott.
Entombment will follow at Sts. Peter and Paul Mausoleum.
The Very Reverend Father Chester Arceneaux, VF, will be the Celebrant of the Funeral Mass and officiate at the services.
Survivors include her three children, Ronnie Prudhomme (Connie), Syndi Prudhomme and J.B. Prudhomme II (Jill); eight grandchildren, Theone Rutledge (Chris), Ronnie Michael Prudhomme II (Shirley), Maegan Hanna (Mark), Cecily Istre (Josh), Rourke Feerick (Mollie), Grace Dugas, Estelle Prudhomme and Josephine Prudhomme; 12 great-grandchildren, Jessica Rutledge, Sarah Rutledge, Gaige Prudhomme, Vada Lagarde (Pierce), Payton Prudhomme, Emma Istre, Anne Istre, Brock Thomas Istre, Aubrey Istre, Henry Feerick, John David Feerick and Walker Feerick; two sisters, Sybil Nickel and Olisea Smith; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, J.B. Prudhomme Sr.; her parents, Martin and Elise Cormier Rourke; her brothers, Vernon Rourke, Burney Rourke, Pauvin Rourke and Mervin Rourke; granddaughter Alicia Prudhomme; and great-grandson Logan Prudhomme.
Born on Dec. 12, 1927, in Acadia Parish, she was a proud long-time resident of Scott before relocating to Lafayette nearly 45 years ago. Alongside her husband, she raised three children whom they cherished deeply and were incredibly proud of.
She and her husband, J.B. Sr., founded Lafayette Steel Erector, Inc., in 1957. She played an integral role in fostering the growth of the business in the early years, from handling the books to feeding their work-family and establishing relationships with decades-long business partners.
A passionate hostess, she dedicated countless hours to cooking and preparing meals, as she and her husband took great joy in serving others. Her fried shrimp, crawfish bisque, and seafood gumbo became beloved staples at every event they hosted, always bringing people together to enjoy good food and great company.
She truly enjoyed the finer things later in life like feeding her ducks, nightly episodes of Wheel of Fortune, a Miller Lite in the afternoon on her swing, a good game of cards with her friends and regular trips to the casino. Most of all she deeply loved her family and cherished time spent with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Ronnie Michael Prudhomme II, Rourke Feerick, Gaige Prudhomme, Payton Prudhomme, Mark Hanna, Josh Istre and Chris Rutledge.
Honorary pallbearers will be Brock Thomas Istre, Henry Feerick, John David Feerick and Walker Feerick.
The Giftbearers will be her granddaughters, Maegan Hanna, Cecily Istre, Theone Rutledge, Grace Dugas and Josie Prudhomme. Lectors will be Estelle Prudhomme and Mollie Feerick. Musical selections will be performed by vocalist Maggie Nickel, great-niece.
The family request that visitation be observed in Martin and Castille’s Scott location from 9 a.m. until the time of services on Wednesday, April 16. A Rosary will be prayed at 11 a.m. in the funeral home, led by Ellie Nickel, great-niece, and her great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Dorothy Prudhomme’s name to Cathedral Carmel School, The Clearport Learning Center, St. Michael’s School, Westminster Christian Academy (Lafayette Campus), or Hospice of Acadiana.
The Prudhomme family extends its heartfelt gratitude to her caretakers of many years, Alma Broussard, Betty Broussard, Brenda Carroll, Inez Breaux as well as Hospice of Acadiana for their genuine care and compassion, especially Madison Palmature, Jamie Rozas, Caitlin Istre and Shae Green.
View the obituary and guestbook online at www.mourning.com
Martin & Castille Funeral Home - Scott, 802 Alfred St., 337-234-2320, has been entrusted with the arrangements.