EUNICE~ It is with heavy hearts that the family of Barbara Manuel announces her passing on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Eunice Manor. She was 85. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated for Barbara at noon on Friday, October 23, 2020 at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Eunice. Burial will follow in the St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon Chuck Ortego officiating.
Barbara retired as a phone operator with bell south. She was a beloved aunt to three nieces, Bridgette Aronson of Covington, Rosalind Lejeune of Eunice and Harryette Winn of West Monroe; two nephews, Anthony Manuel of Springhill and Joe Beatty of Panama City, FL and ten great nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Adam and Sydonia Fontenot Manuel; brothers, Ellard, Liverty and Larry Manuel; sisters, Willa Beatty and Ethel Manuel and a nephew, Frances Manuel.
At the request of the family, visitation will be held at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Eunice on Friday, October 23, 2020 from 10 a.m. until time of services. Deacon Chuck Ortego will recite a Rosary at 11:30 a.m. on Friday.
Family and friends may view this obituary and sign the guestbook at www.ardoinfuneralhomes.com
Ardoin’s Funeral Home of Eunice, 1301 West Laurel Ave, (337)457.3371 is in charge of arrangements.