Madelyn Fontenot

Madelyn’s heart held endless love for her family. As a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother, her greatest happiness came from the time spent with her loved ones. You could always find Madelyn in the kitchen cooking her rice and gravy with corn maque choux which was her kids and grandkid’s favorite. She loved to bake, often making her banana nut bread, with its crunchy walnuts and occasional craisins, alongside her decadent German Chocolate Cake, rich Mahogany Cake, and peach cobbler.

Outside the kitchen, Madelyn loved being outside in her garden, which flourished under her care, a true reflection of her nurturing spirit. She found joy in the simple pleasures of life, dancing with her grandkids in the kitchen and sharing laughs on shopping trips with friends, though she often came home with more memories than purchases. Her faith was a guiding light, and she cherished every opportunity to attend church services, finding peace and strength in her devotion. Madelyn’s life was full of love, warmth, joy and beautiful memories. She was kind and gentle and had boundless affection for those she held dear.

Those left to cherish her beautiful memory are her three sons, Neil Fontenot of Youngsville, Christopher Fontenot and his wife, Melissa, of Gonzales, and Phillip Fontenot of Morgan City;her eight grandchildren who called Madelyn "Memaw", Kristyn, Christopher Jr., Charli, Laney, Mattie, Mallory, Lauren, and Carson; seven great grandchildren; and one sister, Cynthia Marcantel.

She was preceded in death by her husband. Edius "Ed" Fontenot; her parents, Avie and Ida Mayeux; her granddaughter, Mindy Kay; and her brother, Jerry Mayeux.

The family requests that a time of visitation and remembrance be observed on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, from 9am until time of dismissal at 12 noon at Hargrave Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be held for Madelyn on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at 12:30pm at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Morgan City with graveside services following in the Morgan City Mausoleum.

The family would like to express their deep appreciation and thanks to the caregivers who took care of their beloved memaw; Cheryl, Alma, Dannette, Deb, Sherri and Shari, as well as to her provider, Dr. Cefalu , and Hope Hospice.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Madelyn's memory to the St. Mary Council on Aging or Roots and Ribbons Foundation.