Helen Fontenot Mayer Obituary
The memory of Helen Fontenot Mayer of Lafayette, Louisiana, who passed away on October 4, 2025 at the age of 97, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Nathan "Blackie" Mayer; her child Dale Mayer; her grandchildren, Lanai Dockenplay, Nathan Wayne Mayer, Jr., Crystal Mayer and Destiny Bothner; her great grandchildren, Dillan Williams and Avery Boutin; her children-in-law, Clara (Ricky), Raymond (Norma), Mike (Marsha), Marlene (Bobby) and Clyde (Darnell); her parents, Blanche Fintenot and O'Neal Fintenot; her uncle Eraste; her aunt Elmira Smith; and her siblings, Johnny Fontenot, Percy Fontenot and Yvonne Smith.
She is survived by: her children, Wayne Mayer (Lupe), Robert "Bobby" Mayer (Judy), Marsha Miller Graves (Bill), Norma Louviere (Raymond), Darnell Warfel (Clyde), Patsy Eyde (Gary), Cary Mayer (Wanatta), Debra Boutin (Alton), Cindy Castille (Phil), Richard "Ricky" Mayer (Laura), Regina "Jeannie" Mayer (Junior) and John "Jerry" Mayer (Robin). She is also survived by thirty-four grandchildren, sixty-seven great-grandchildren, and fourteen great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 7th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM and on Wednesday, October 8th 2025 from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Frioux-David Funeral Home (316 Youngsville Hwy, Lafayette, LA 70508). A rosary will be held on Tuesday, October 7th 2025 at 7:00 PM at the Frioux-David Funeral Home of Lafayette And (316 Youngsville Hwy, Lafayette, LA 70508). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 8th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Frioux-David Funeral Home (316 Youngsville Hwy, Lafayette, LA 70508). A burial will be held on Wednesday, October 8th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Saint Joseph Cemetery (102 E Milton Ave, Lafayette, LA 70508).
