Elton -A Mass of Christian Burial for Margaret LeJeune Fontenot, 72, will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 11 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church. Rev. Fr. Jose Vattekunnel will officiate. Margaret will be laid to rest at Liberty Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Homes.

The family will receive visitors at Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Home of Elton on Friday, September 17, 2021 from 2-9 p.m. The Holy Rosary will be prayed at 6 p.m.  Visitation will resume on Saturday morning from 9 a.m. until time of service.

Margaret was a loving wife, mother, granny and sister. She was a devoted wife to her husband, Darrell, for 58 years. She was a lifelong resident of Elton and Basile. She was a devoted member of St. Paul Catholic Church for 56 years where she served in Ladies Altar Society.  Margaret enjoyed sitting at her table, drinking coffee, and visiting.  She loved to sew and she dearly adored spending time with her grandchildren and "taking turns" having them staying the night at her house on the weekends.   She was a very kind and caring person who loved her friends. Margaret especially enjoyed spending time with her family, as well. She will be unconditionally loved and forever missed by all who knew and loved her.

Those left to cherish Margaret's memory include her husband, Darrell Fontenot of Elton;  two daughters, Angela Dougan and husband, Jerry of Elton and Crystal Fontenot of Kinder; two sons, Kirt Fontenot and wife, Libby of Elton and Troy Fontenot and wife, Lori of Elton; one sister, Gloria Lasage of Elton; one brother, Nolan LeJeune of Moss Bluff; 13 grandchildren-Jeremy, Katlynn, Keagan, Ciara, Dylan, Hannah, Landon, Hunter, Halli, Caleb, Noah, Kayden, and Halilah; one great-granddaugter, Addison; and, one great-grandson, Judah, on the way; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Margaret is preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Luda LeJeune;  and one brother, Francis LeJeune.

Condolences and words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.ardoinfuneralhome.com or on Facebook-Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Homes.