Evelyn Melancon Obituary
The family announces the passing of Evelyn Melancon of Houma, Louisiana on October 15, 2026. Evelyn, born on December 19, 1925, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Archibald Carlson and Ruby Carlson; her children, Beth Geist (Eric) and Steven Melancon (Marcie); her grandchildren, Dr. Jared Geist, Brian Geist, Mark Melancon, Rebecca Cavagnaro, Melanie Leleux and Matthew Melancon; her great grandchildren, Taylor Geist, Sarah Katherine Geist, Maeve Geist, Sonny Geist, Veda Melancon, Nash Melancon, Sydnie Cavagnaro, Luke Cavagnaro, Noah Cavagnaro, Evan Cavagnaro, Norah Leleux, Benjamin Leleux and Joel Leleux; her husband Weldon Melancon; and her sister Marion Carlson Powers Vogler.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 24th 2026 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. Francis de Sales Cathedral (500 Goode St, Houma, LA 70360). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, October 24th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Saturday, October 24th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the St. Francis Cemetery (6157 W Main St, Houma, LA 70360).
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the St. Jude's Children Hospital in honor of Evelyn Melancon.
