Elizabeth Ann Fontenot

Elizabeth Ann Johnson Fontenot, 92, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She was born on May 17, 1933, in Lake Charles to Hugh and Irma Coco Johnson.

Elizabeth lived a life rooted in faith, family, and quiet strength. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, her family was truly the center of her world. She was a devout Catholic whose faith guided her daily life, and she was blessed to travel to the Holy Land twice, journeys that held deep meaning for her.

Elizabeth had many gifts and interests. She loved arts and crafts, especially ceramics, and found joy in creating things by hand. She also had a deep interest in genealogy, carefully preserving family history for generations to come. A wonderful cook, Elizabeth expressed her love through food and made it a tradition to prepare each child's favorite meal on their birthday, small moments that became cherished memories. She was an accomplished seamstress, making by hand, her grandchildren's christening gowns and first communion dresses.

She was a proud graduate of St. Charles Academy in Lake Charles and spent more than 20 years working as a sales clerk at Standers Young Fashions, where she was known for her dedication and warm personality. Strong, steady, and caring, Elizabeth touched many lives through her kindness and consistency.

Elizabeth Ann Johnson Fontenot will be remembered for her faith, her love of family, and the quiet ways she made others feel cared for. May she now rest in God's peace, reunited with loved ones and remembered always with gratitude and love.

Those left to cherish her memory are, her children, Janie Jacobson (Herb), Joan Fontenot, Kenneth Fontenot, and Sam Fontenot (Julie); her grandchildren, Holly Pickett (Mathew), Amy Dietz (Tony), Derek Fontenot (Haley), Ashley Fruge (Aaron), Allyson Stulb (Michael), Kellie Renee' Fontenot, Lacey Liebscher (Kyle), Morgan Mitchell (David), Kasey Fontenot (Tessie Jo), Kyle Fontenot, Lakeyn Bolfing (Tyler), Lauren Bellett (Broady), Lindsey Stelly (Kolby), and Logan Fontenot; 21 great grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren; her brothers, Filmore Johnson, and George Johnson.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband of 48 years, Harold James "Jimmy" Fontenot, Sr.; and her three sons, Harold James "Bubba" Fontenot, Jr., Richard Allen "Dickey" Fontenot, and Danny Paul Fontenot.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at St. Margaret Catholic Church with Reverend Nathan Long serving as Celebrant. Burial will follow in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation will be in the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel, 4321 Lake St. on Monday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with a rosary being recited at 6:30 PM. Visitation will resume on Tuesday from 12:00 Noon until leaving in procession to the church for 2:00 PM Mass.

The family would like to give special thanks to the nurses and staff of Brighton Bridge Hospice and Landmark of Lake Charles Nursing Home for their compassionate care during our mother's last days.