Mary Fontenot
Mary Burlene Fontenot, 67, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on November 19, 2024.
Mary was born in Orange, Texas, on September 18,1957. She graduated from Forest Park High School in 1976. Mary had a lively and varied career, with jobs ranging from bookkeeping services to service in the Air Force. She enjoyed traveling and making friends while providing network support and training for a gym chain. She kept busy sewing and delighted in babysitting her friend’s children, Gracie and Enrique.
She is survived by brothers, Danny and Dean Fontenot of Beaumont; David and wife, Wendy Fontenot, of Orange; nephews, Kyle, Kevin, Dustin and Brandon Fontenot; great-niece, Kennedy Tucker; and great-nephew, Sterling Tucker; as well as numerous cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gene and Ruby Fontenot; brother, Joseph Fontenot; and niece, Courtney Meeks.
A special thank you to Gale Courtney for caring for Mary for the last several years.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105 give online.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at a later date.
Cremation arrangements for Ms. Fontenot were handled through Broussard’s Crematorium, under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.
I could not believe the news when I first heard about Mary. I graduated with her at FPHS in 1976. She was always kind, friendly, and funny. May God Bless her family, relatives and friends during this time. Mary will truly be missed but, God will take very good care of her.❤️
My sincere condolences to Mary’s siblings and other family and friends. I worked with Mary for some time at I-Corp, Inc. in Beaumont. She was great at her job and had an excellent attention to detail. She was one smart and tough individual. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of sorrow.
Though I didn’t know her well, I knew Mary casually through her good friendship since high school with my sister Frances Fasulo Shelton. As the older brother, at times I had to work hard to keep Frances, Mary, Glenda, and Susan out of trouble the best that I could. They weren’t bad; just mischievious at times. It has been my understanding that Mary has been struggling with her health over the last several years, and at least now she will not be in pain and struggling like she has been. May God lay her soul to rest and may she enjoy all the wonders that Heaven has to offer.
I worked with Mary for years at ABC, and she quickly became one of my favorite people in my career. Her kind demeanor, endless patience, and warm, motherly presence made every interaction memorable. She had a rare gift for making everyone around her feel valued and supported, and I truly cherish the time we spent working together.
So, sorry for the family’s loss. I know Mary is resting easy now. I wish her friends comfort as well. Take care my friend!
Mary was my best friend for 40 years. I will miss her more than I can say.
RIP, love you always. ❤️
Sad to hear about Mary.
Always enjoyed working with her through the years.
Sorry to hear about Mary.
Always enjoyed working with her through the years.
Sorry for your loss. We’re here for you.