Dorothy Mae Chaisson, 82, of Welsh passed away July 13, 2017. She was born July 26, 1934 to Ozeman Fontenot and A. Bellard-Fontenot. Dorothy was a member of the First Baptist Church of Welsh. She had a passion for music, dancing and watching the sun rise while drinking coffee on her porch.
She is preceded in death by her husband, John Roger Chaisson; her parents, and granddaughter, Heidi Tauzin. Left behind to treasure her loving memory is her son, Tommy Chaisson and his wife Stephanie; brother, George Fontenot; 17 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Monday, July 17, 2017 at 1:00pm at the First Baptist Church of Welsh with Pastor Pat Deshotel officiating. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday, July 16, 2017 from 1:00pm to 9:00pm at the First Baptist Church of Welsh and will resume Monday, July 17, 2017 at 9:00am and last until 1:00pm.