Ealise S. Fontenette was born on September 14, 1931 in Opelousas, Louisiana and departed this life on February 17, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Cora Eaglin, five brothers: A.B., Thomas, Roland, Herman and Melvin; four sisters: Marie Bolden, Shirley Bocard, Rita Pinnekin, Nettie Pinnekin; two devoted husbands, Francis Citizen of 30 years and George Fontenette whom she married in 1983. Ealise and Francis' union blessed them with 4 loving children.
She is survived by her beloved children and grandchildren and great-children Betty (Jerry), Donald, David (Donna), Cheryl Ann (Kelly), Twanna, Jerry Jr., Ronald, Felicia, Corey, De Arc (Nene), Al Sharod, David Jr., Davianna and Da’Jonae,Tyjah and Donald Jr. host of great-grandchildren, great-great children and nieces, nephews and friends.
Ealise professed her faith at an early age in life. Later she became a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. She was a Lady of Auxiliary for the Knights of Peter Claver.
A funeral service for Ealise will be held Saturday, February 27, 2021 at10:00 AM at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church,1401 Fidelity Street, Houston, Texas 77029. A burial will follow at Houston Memorial Gardens, 2426 Cullen Blvd, Pearland, Texas 77581
