A native and lifelong resident of Sulphur, Tina was a 1979 graduate of Sulphur High School and went on to graduate from McNeese State University. She dedicated many years of her career to helping others through her work at Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority until her recent retirement after 39 years of service.
Tina had a passion for community involvement. She was deeply dedicated to Special Olympics for many years and had a special love for Mardi Gras. She was a founding member and past Queen of Krewe de Carnivale and an active member of Mardi Gras Southwest Louisiana.
More than anything, Tina cherished her family. She made every holiday and Sunday gathering a special celebration, filled with joy and love. Known for her happy, carefree spirit, she never met a stranger, and everyone who knew her felt welcome in her presence.
Tina is survived by her father, Larry Mouton; her siblings, Tim Mouton and wife Cheryl of Sulphur, Cindy Ray and husband Pat of Sulphur, Joey Mouton and partner Margie Blount of Cleveland, Texas, Carrie Lavergne of Sulphur, Candice Mouton of Lake Charles, and Courtney Pearce of Sulphur. She also leaves behind her beloved nieces and nephews: Caycie Lavergne, T-Paul Lavergne, Britney Woodley and husband Nick, Alexis Mouton, Emily Lavergne, Alicia Mouton, Rhemi Pearce, and Mallie Rouse; her great-niece, Olivia Woodley; her uncles, Jesse Clyde and wife, Marge of Goffstown, New Hampshire, and William Coltrin and partner, AJ Smith, John Mouton and wife, Gina, and Kenny Mouton and wife, Kim, all of Lake Charles; her aunt, Sharon Creppel and husband, Ornes of Loranger; and many dear friends who will miss her greatly. She was preceded in death by her mother, Elizabeth Ann “Pan” Mouton; and uncles, James Coltrin and Raphael Coltrin.
A Celebration of Tina’s Life will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, August 15, at Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home, with Deacon Patrick LaPoint officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, with a Rosary at 6 p.m., and will continue on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.
