Born on May 30, 1947, in St. Martinville, Olivia was the beloved daughter of the late Husville and Dorothy Babineaux Melancon.
Olivia was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and dear friend who came from a very large and close-knit family. Her family was the center of her world, and she devoted her life to caring for and loving those around her. She faced her sickness with remarkable grace, unwavering strength, and deep faith that inspired everyone who knew her.
She took great pride in keeping a warm and tidy home where family and friends always felt welcomed. Olivia especially enjoyed cooking for the people she loved, and her family will forever cherish the memories made around her table. Her delicious crawfish étouffée and infamous rice and gravy dishes were favorites that will be nearly impossible to duplicate.
Olivia also had a special love for flowers and found joy in creating beautiful flower arrangements that reflected her gentle and caring spirit. Her only granddaughter, Lilly, will always treasure the simple but meaningful moments they shared together watching episodes of Judge Judy.
Olivia leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, strength, and devotion to family that will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
Those left behind to cherish her memory include her devoted husband of 59 years, Barry Landry; two daughters, Stacy Landry and Tracy Landry (Michael) and her granddaughter, Lillian Pesson; sister in laws, Cathy Norris and Gina Bourque (Mark); brother in laws, Homer Landry, Jr. (Tena) and Cam Albert and her nieces and nephews, Elizabeth Melancon, Sherel Johnston (Dale), Billie Johnston, Christine Ducote, Tiffany Castille, Shane Citrano (Kim), Chad Landry, CJ Landry (Courtney), Cody Bourque (Emelie), Brad Bourque, Jeremy Landry, Troy Landry, Rusty Landry, Nicholas Landry (Penny), Matthew Landry (Nicky), Ian Landry (Jordan) and many cousins and lifelong friends.
Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her in laws, Homer and Regina Landry; one sister, Laura Melancon Albert; one brother and his wife, Gerald and Mary Melancon; brother-in-law and his wife, Carroll and Mary Landry; brother in law, Alex Norris; two nieces, Betty Landry and Mary Landry and nephews Robert Johnston and Eric Ducote.
A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Evangeline Funeral Home at 10:00 am. Pastor RJ Landry, pastor of First Baptist Church in Abbeville will officiate. She will be laid to rest at Nativity of Our Lady Mausoleum, following the service.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at Evangeline Funeral Home on Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm. The funeral home will reopen at 8:00 am on Monday until time of service.
Honored to serve as pallbearers are Ronnie Landry, Chad Landry, Michael Gary, Mark Bourque, Dale Johnston and Shane Citrano.
The family is deeply grateful to Elizabeth “her little niece” for the countless months of care, comfort, love and endless support that carried the family through this most difficult time. Her gentle presence brought peace and comfort every day to all of the family.
Special thanks to Frensenius Dialysis Clinic, Dr. Burugu, Angela, Chantelle, Leslie, Claudette; the staff of Palliative Care and Hospice of Acadiana, especially McKenzie.
Relatives and friends are invited to view the movie presentation and share their condolences and memories by visiting her memorial page at www.evangelinenewiberia.com
Evangeline Funeral Home of New Iberia is in charge of arrangements.
