Lincoln County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....GALLOT, MILDRED BERNICE GAUTHIER  December 26, 2025
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RUSTON DAILY LEADER- JAN 03, 2026
MILDRED BERNICE GAUTHIER GALLOT

Mildred Bernice Gauthier Gallot, 88, of Grambling, Louisiana, passed away 
peacefully on Friday, December 26, 2025, surrounded by her children and 
grandchildren.

Born April 18, 1937, in Washington, Louisiana, to Frank and Margaret Gauthier, 
Mildred was raised on a farm during the Jim Crow era. Early hardships shaped her 
resilience, strong work ethic, and lifelong belief that education is a right. 
She graduated valedictorian of Paul Lawrence Dunbar High School in 1955.

On December 27, 1959, she married her childhood sweetheart, Richard J. Gallot. 
United in faith, they raised three children: Daphne, Loretta, and Richard Jr. 
(Rick).

Dr. Gallot earned degrees from Grambling College, Louisiana Tech University, and 
Louisiana State University. She dedicated her career to Grambling State 
University, serving in numerous leadership roles, including Distinguished Head 
of the Department of History and Geography. A Fulbright-Hayes Scholar, she also 
taught internationally and was a published historian specializing in African 
American history.

A lifelong member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, she served for 
more than 65 years in multiple leadership roles. She was deeply involved in 
civic, academic, and church service and was a devoted member of St. Benedict the 
Black Catholic Church.

Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and sisters. She is 
survived by her children; nine grandchildren; six great- grandchildren; extended 
family; former students; and a grateful community.

The family extends special gratitude to her daughter Daphne for devoted care. In 
lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dr. Mildred G. Gallot Endowed 
Scholarship.

Her legacy of faith, scholarship, service, and love will endure for generations.

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