Laura was born May 7, 1931 to Victor and Lucy Batiste in Lafayette, Louisiana. She married Ashton Melancon at Immaculate Heart Catholic Church in Carencro, Louisiana. They were married for 49 years.
Laura and Ashton had four children; Patricia Ann, Sally Mae, Larry, and Alberta. Laura had four grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren.
She is preceded in rest by her father, Victor Batiste; her mother Lucy Batiste, her two sisters, Virginia Jones, and Anna Clay; her brothers, Preston Batiste, Clarence Batiste and Lawrence Batiste; her husband, Ashton Melancon; her daughter, Patricia Ann Melancon; and her granddaughter Audrey Ann King.
2 Timothy 4:7
I have fought the good fight
I have finished the race
I have kept the faith
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