Alberta Soileau Taylor Fontenot

EUNICE- Alberta Soileau Taylor Fontenot was born on January 22, 1931, in Mamou, Louisiana, to the late Gladys and Herbert Soileau. A native of Mamou, she later made her home in Eunice, Louisiana. Alberta dedicated her time to serving others, volunteering as a Pink Lady at Moosa Memorial Hospital. She was also the former owner of Larry Fontenot’s Tire Service. A devoted woman of faith, Alberta was a lifelong member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church and an active member of the Ladies Altar Society.

Alberta found great joy in life’s simple pleasures. She loved camping, traveling, and watching football, especially cheering on her beloved Saints and Tigers. Above all, she treasured time spent with her family and friends, particularly her many grandchildren. She had a passion for gardening and could often be found tending to her greenhouse and yard. Alberta will be remembered for her warm smile and the little dances that brought joy to those around her. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Alberta is survived by her daughter, Anzia Taylor Moore of Lake Charles; her four sons, Blair Fontenot and wife, Cindy of Eunice, Steve Fontenot of Hartford, Arkansas, John Neal Fontenot and wife, Darnell of Eunice, and Paul Fontenot of Eunice. She is also survived by her siblings: Wilfred “Brud” Soileau and wife, Jamie Lynn of Mamou, Herbert “Crow” Soileau and wife, Ellen of Opelousas, and Juanita Radaich of Checotah, Oklahoma, as well as Deola Ardoin and husband, Barron of Eunice. Alberta leaves behind a legacy of 20 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren.

Alberta was preceded in death by her husband, John Homer “Buzz” Taylor; her husband, Larry John Fontenot; her daughter, Janie Taylor Stout and her husband, Larry; her parents, Gladys and Herbert Soileau; and three grandchildren, Rhett Fontenot, Skye Moore, and Chance Fontenot.

At the request of the family, visitation will be held at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Eunice on Thursday, March 26, 2026, beginning at 9:00 am, with a Rosary at 11:00am, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 2:00 pm at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice. Burial will follow in the St. Paul Cemetery with Father Hampton Davis, Celebrant.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to her dedicated sitters, Sue Sonnier, Diana Belfour, and Nell Gaspard, as well as the staff of Oaklane Nursing Home and Hope Hospice for the love and care they provided to Alberta.

Family and friends may view this obituary and sign the guestbook at www.ardoinfuneralhomes.com.

Ardoin’s Funeral Home of Eunice, 1301 West Laurel Ave, (337)457.3371 is in charge of arrangements.