Hurricane Rita, Cameron Parish, Louisiana
The Cameron Parish Pilot, Cameron, La
Submitted by Kathy Tell
Date 02 Feb 2006

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Where are they now?
Report on the evacuees

By NELL COLLIGAN 
Page 2, The Cameron Parish Pilot, Cameron, La., February 02, 2006



LOOKING FOR THE JEFF DRURYS
Friends of Jeff Drury and his wife have asked for information concerning their whereabouts. No
one seems to know where they went when they evacuated. The Drurys lived in the subdivision
behind the old health unit in Cameron.
This week we have news of Joseph “Sip” Duhon and Ina. They are doing well and living in Grand
Lake.

JODY AND HILDA SAVOIE’S FAMILY
Although Jody and Hilda are both deceased, the following paragraphs contain news of the
whereabouts of their daughters and granddaughters following the two hurricanes.
Some of their family lived in the New Orleans area and were affected by Hurricane Katrina,
while others lived in Cameron Parish and were affected by Hurricane Rita. We have news of
their daughters, Gloria, Jan, Thania Mae and Maureen.

THE HURRICANE KATRINA CREW
Jody and Hilda’s daughters who lived in New Orleans evacuated to Cameron Parish following
Hurricane Katrina only to have to evacuate from Cameron a few weeks later.
Jan Lockwood and her husband, John, lost their home in Lakeview, but the second floor was
spared. They are now living in a FEMA trailer in front of their house while repairs are being
made.
Thania Mae Elliott and her husband, Bill, lost their Lakeview home and are renting a place in
Gonzales. Maureen Cruthirds and her husband, Charlie, had a little damage to their home in
Harahan, but were able to return home.
Jodi Kelly Williams (Gloria’s daughter) and husband, Lin, lost their home in Lakeview and are
renting a house in Metairie.

THE HURRICANE RITA CREW
GLORIA KELLEY, who lived in the subdivision near the school board office in Cameron, is living
in a trailer in Grand Lake. She has purchased land in Grand Lake and plans to build a home
there. Her daughter, Belinda and husband, Joe DOCKINS, have purchased a lot, next door to
Gloria, in Grand Lake. Gloria’s daughter, Debbie and husband, Dave SAVOIE, are also living in
a trailer in Grand Lake. Gloria’s other daughter, Vanessa and husband, Gilbert Mudd, are
living in Lake Charles but plan to return to Cameron.

LAND FOR FEMA TRAILERS IN GRAND LAKE
The Billy Johnstons of Grand Lake have offered 12 acres of land in Grand Lake to be used by
FEMA, free of charge, for temporary occupancy by Rita evacuees only.
This property is large enough to accommodate FEMA campers or larger, family-size trailers. If
there are Cameron Parish evacuees who need this type of accommodation, they may make their
needs known by phoning Phyllis Johnston at 337-598-4388, or write her at: 181 Klumpp Lane;
Lake Charles, La. 70607. Unless Rita evacuees express a need for this type of park, FEMA will
not set it up.

Please send news for the Column to: 302 Trailwood Lane; Lafayette, La. 70508. Phone: 337-988-
5395. nnadc67@aol.com