Germaine Fontenot Williams, age 76, of Metairie, Louisiana passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022. Germaine was born on November 13, 1945. She is preceded in death by her parents, the late Offie J. Fontenot and Emily Marie Barbaro (Vincent), and her loving husband of 55 years, Robert Wayne "Big Bill" Williams, Sr., along with her step-sibling, Vincent "Pete" Barbaro, Jr. (Peggy).
She is survived by her sons, Robert Williams, Jr., Brian Williams (Cristina), and Michael Williams (Lissette), grandchildren, Heather Matherne, Alexis Williams, Victoria Williams, Grace Williams, and Kye Williams, and great-grandson, Jeremiah Matherne, step-siblings, Antionette "Peanut" Faulstick (Al), Leonard Barbaro (Darnell), Sarah Barbaro (David who is deceased), and Vicki Marengo (Claude), as well as many other nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
She was a great storyteller and was always the life of the party, and was always able to put a smile on your face with her captivating personality. She will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved her.
A Visitation for Germaine will be held Thursday, June 23, 2022, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Metairie, Louisiana. A Mass of Christian burial will follow at 1:00 PM. Interment will take place at Jefferson Memorial Gardens, 1316 River Rd., Saint Rose, Louisiana.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in her honor to Divine Mercy Parish, 4337 Sal Lentini Pkwy, Kenner, Louisiana 70065.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.LeitzEaganFuneralHome.com for the Williams family.
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