EUNICE- It is with heavy hearts that the family of Sally Ann Fuselier Fontenot announces her passing on the morning of Saturday, February 10, 2018 at her home with loving family by her side. She was 90. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at 11:00 am on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice. Interment will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery with Msgr. Robert Romero Celebrant.
Sally enjoyed many things in life along with being a devoted wife and mother. She was a nurse’s aid at the old hospital on Park Blvd, an office assistant at doctor’s offices, and was a former Pink Lady for many years. She enjoyed playing Bridge, bowling, crocheting, and making beaded ornaments. She was also the author of a cookbook, “Mom’s Kitchen” and was a licensed hairdresser for many years. She will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved her, especially by her husband of 71 years, Royne Fontenot of Eunice; sons, Darwin Fontenot and wife, Connie of Russellville, AR, Anthony Fontenot and wife, Caron of San Antonio, TX, and Gary Fontenot and wife, Andre’e of Fort Worth, TX; daughter, Karan Fontenot Huddleston and husband, Bruce of Ada, OK; sisters, Pearl Fuselier Manuel and Maude Fuselier Dupre, both of Eunice; nine grandchildren, Jeffrey Fontenot, Carey Buckner, Matthew Fontenot, Patrick Fontenot, Lauren Fontenot, Tracy McMahan, Amy Barrett, Victor Fontenot, and Vera Fontenot; ten great grandchildren; and extended family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Lucius and Edna Israel Fuselier; brothers, Harry, Viale, Lee, Elson, Edward, Walter, Lanis, and Webber Fuselier; and sister, Emily Fuselier Fontenot.
At the request of the family, visitation will be held at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Eunice on Monday, February 12th from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm and again on Tuesday, February 13th from 8:00 am until time of services. Msgr. Romero will recite at Rosary at 6:00 pm Monday.
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.