Ouida Dillingham

Survived and surrounded by a loving family, Ouida Dillingham died peacefully Sunday night at St. Francis Hospital. She was born in St. Augustine, Texas on March 9, 1933.Ouida is known as a woman of love through action. She deeply loved North Monroe Baptist Church and was an active member after also being instrumental in its conception. While also a member of Bible Study Fellowship, she taught Sunday School to both youth and adults during most of her life, as well as serving her Lord through singing in the adult choir.Ouida had a heart for education. Before retiring, she cherished the ability to teach multiple generations of students in Gifted and Talented classes in public schools and middle school classes at River Oaks School. Most often affectionately named, Mrs. D, she brought fun into the classroom every day through her unfailing wit, while instilling motivation to accomplish the life ahead of them. Truly, she influenced all those who knew her. Ouida extended her devotion to education through various educational organizations, such as the Kappa Kappa Iota and Alpha Delta Kappa teacher sororities, where she served as president. Attending NLSC (currently ULM), she received top honor recognition in her graduating class in addition to being chosen along with three other women as “Outstanding Young Women of America” for achievement in cultural, civic and religious activities throughout the Twin Cities.Mostly, Ouida’s heart was devoted to her Lord and family. She is preceded in death by her husband, Max Dillingham, and her mother and father, Sallie and Audie Greer. She is survived by her two children: a son, Ben Dillingham and his wife Nancy McNeese Dillingham; a daughter, Nancy Dillingham Chapman and husband Monte Chapman; six grandchildren, Leslie Vowles, Amanda Dillingham, Holly Dillingham Sullivan, Summer Chapman, Judd Chapman, and Hunter Chapman; three great grandchildren, Tori Vowles, Georgia Claire Chapman, and John Thomas Sullivan, and many adored nieces and nephews.Before her heavenly arrival, Ouida professed her love for the Lord and desires for her treasured loved ones in a letter. “I can’t wait to see Jesus and then to tell Max all the wonderful things his children and grandchildren have done.”Ouida called many “friend” in her daily life. We invite you to visitation Tuesday, July 19, 2016 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at North Monroe Baptist Church, and a memorial service will be held at the church on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at 10:00 am. Dr. Bill Dye and Rev. Warren Eckhardt will officiate. Interment will be at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Judd Chapman, Hunter Chapman, Bobby Dillingham, Ted Smith, Brandon Sullivan and Harry Vowles. Honorary pallbearers will be the members of Ouida’s Sunday School class.Donations may be made to North Monroe Baptist Church Daring Faith Building Program.Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.comMulhearn Funeral HomeSterlington RoadMonroe, LA