Karen Louise Fontenot, born September 13, 1955 in Jennings, daughter of John Floyd and Jo Ann (Corbello) Fontenot, passed away in a local hospital, Sunday, June 30, 2019, at the age of 63.
Karen was a graduate of Lacassine High School and received a Master’s degree from a university in France. She was a member of the Cajun French Music Association and Lake City Baptist Church. She enjoyed crocheting and being with family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Jo Ann (Corbello) Fontenot; brother, Stephen Floyd Fontenot.
Karen is survived by her father, John Floyd Fontenot; sisters, Jackie Adams (Buzzy) of Iowa; Paulette Fontenot (Lynn Lenert) of Houston, Texas; brother, Robert Reed Fontenot of Berkley, CA.
Memorial services will be in Johnson & Brown Funeral Home of Iowa, Friday, July 5, 2019 at 10 a.m. with Pastor Ronnie Estes officiating. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. Cremation has been entrusted to Johnson & Brown Funeral Home of Iowa.