Anita Fontenot

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VILLE PLATTE - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ville Platte on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, for Anita "Neat" B. Fontenot, 79, who passed away on October 28, 2018 in Ville Platte, LA.

Father Tom Voorhies, pastor of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, will be celebrant of the mass and will conduct funeral services.

Burial will take place in St. Peters cemetery in Grand Prairie, LA.

Anita "Neat" B. Fontenot was born in Grand Prairie, LA on November 15, 1938 to Melvin Briley and Ezied Dupre Briley. Ms. Neat was a selfless, strong, independent and a "Tell it like it is" kind of lady. She had a tremendous love for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her family filled her heart with pride and she would brag about them. Ms. Neat was an amazing cook. She also enjoyed spending time outdoors in her garden and she loved her flowers. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her eight children, Michael Lynn Fontenot of Ville Platte, Dianne Fontenot of Ville Platte, Gerald Fontenot and wife Kathy of Ville Platte, Tammy Marie Vidrine and husband Scott of Pineville, Joseph Tony Fontenot of Ville Platte, Monica Kate Fontenot and wife Hollie of Ville Platte, Kenneth Fontenot of Ville Platte, Glenn Fontenot of Ville Platte; thirteen grandchildren, Kyle, Derek, Josh, Jacob, Jami, Hailey, Tanner, Cam, Dylan, Brant, Scarlet, Erica and Shelby; seventeen great grandchildren; one sister, Euna Fontenot of Ville Platte; two brothers, Johnny Briley and wife Eunice of New Orleans and James Jim Briley of Ville Platte.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harris Fontenot; one sons, Carl Brent Fontenot; one granddaughter, Joni Katherine Fontenot and nine siblings.

The family requests that visitation be observed at Ardoin's Funeral Home of Ville Platte on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM. A rosary will be recited by Deacon Ben Soileau at 6:00 PM. Visitation will resume on Wednesday from 8:00 AM until time of service.

Family and friends may view the online obituary and/or leave condolences for the Fontenot family at www.ardoinfuneralhomes.com.

Ardoin's Funeral Home of Ville Platte is in charge of arrangements.

Visitation

Ardoins Funeral Home
709 W. Main St.
Ville Platte, LA  70586
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Ardoins Funeral Home
709 W. Main St.
Ville Platte, LA  70586
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
8:00 AM - Service Time

Service

Rosary

Ardoin Funeral Home
709 W. Main St.
Ville Platte, LA  70586
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
6:00 PM

Mass of Christian Burial

Sacred Heart Catholic Church
708 E. Main St.
Ville Platte, LA  70586
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
10:00 AM

Cemetery

St. Peters Cemetery
Grand Prairie, LA