May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Sal, David, Susan, Nancy and Michael,

Our hearts go out to you and your families for the loss of your mother, my Aunt Shirley.  She is in the best company with our Lord, your dad, MawMaw and PaPa Eschette and her brothers.  She and your families will be in our prayers, even though we are not able to get back to Louisiana.

our Sincere Sympathy,

Allen and Carmen Eschette

So sorry for the loss of your mother. Shirley was a good friend for many years in our Cootie club and the Golden Age club. She entertained us always and she will be sorely missed. 

Charles and Lena Mae Lehrmann

My deepest sympathy to the family.  Your mom was the greatest friend to me.  She was a great Queen.

On behalf of the Officers, Board, and Members of the East Jefferson Italian American Society, please accept our heartfelt condolences and sympathy.  We will all remember Shirley's personality as larger than life.

To the Fontana Family,
Very sorry for your loss. Both Mr. Sal and Mrs. Shirley were wonderful people and willing to help any way they could.  Mrs. Shirley's personality was genuine and positive no matter what the circumstances were.  She will be missed by all that knew her.

The Delvisco Family.

Sorry about Shirley's passing.

We were friends for 65 years and had lots of laugh and fun times together, in the old neighborhood - upscale portion of "Hollygrove".

Austin, Cameron, and Susan  - my heart is with you as you mourn the loss of Ms. Shirley. She was a lovely lady who adored you deeply. She had a lot of spunk, humor, and love in her heart. I'm thankful for knowing her, and may she rest in peace.

Sal and Janet, My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. May God give you the comfort and peace that you seek and may the soul of your loved one rest in peace. Mrs. Shirley was an amazing lady and she will be truly missed.  Love, Aunt Barbara

Rest in paradise Ms. Shirley. Your never-ending journey through the heavens has just begun and I know you are at peace. My condolences to her family and cloest friends.  Losing a loved one changes each of us...some so profoundly that we are never the same again.  I pray God's mercy bring peace and comfort to the hearts of all who love this remarkable woman....In the name of Jesus...AMEN and AMEN

To the Fontana family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our mothers were good friends since they were 9 years old, so now they are watching over all of us, together in heaven. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.  Love to you all.
Lisa O. Becnel and Holden Becnel

A candle will always be burning in my home for you. She was an awesome mother and person that the world loved.  She will be missed deeply.

Mike, Ty, Jen, David & Hale  Now you have two angels in heaven protecting you.  We are keeping all of you in our prayers. Miss Shirley loved life and lived it to the fullest. May your memories comfort you during this difficult time. All our love, Susie and Richie Conners

Maw Maw....we will never forget our memories of you, especially all the things you did to make us laugh!  We take comfort in knowing that you have reached your eternal life in Heaven!.....all our love forever...

Alex, Brenten and Chandler

Susan, We are so sorry for your loss.... we are praying for u and your family...

Words cannot express how extremely sorry we are for the loss of Ms Shirley. She was one of those people that put a smile on our faces the second she walked through our office doors. Her voice lingered and her laugh was contagious. Hearing her stories never got old and the excitement and love as she told them were so enjoyable. She was truly one of the most caring people we ever met and was truly one of a kind. We will miss her so much. Our prayers are with her family. Ms Shirley may you rest in peace.  We all love you and you will forever be in our memories and hearts!

OBITUARY

Shirley Theresa Fontana

19 June, 1939 – 4 October, 2015

Memphis Funeral Home

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