Melanie Fontenot Brisson Obituary
The passing of Melanie Fontenot Brisson in Lafayette, Louisiana occurred on November 11, 2026. Melanie, born on June 21, 1958, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Melanie Fontenot Brisson to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her father Woodrow "Woody" Joseph Fontenot; her sister Elizabeth Karen Fontenot Fisher; her brother-in-law Fred Broussard; and her son-in-law Hayden Lee Fuqua. She is survived by: her husband Andrew Joseph Brisson; her mother Pruda Fontenot; her children, Jed Andrew Brisson (Krystal Lazaro) and Celia Raye Brisson; her grandsons, Abel Hauffer Fuqua and Declan Andrew Brisson; and her siblings, Margaret "Kim" Broussard and David Anthony Fontenot (Janet Wright Fontenot). She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 17th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church - New Iberia (2514 Old Jeanerette Rd, New Iberia, LA 70563). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 17th 2026 from 10:15 AM to 10:30 AM at the same location. A rosary will be held on Tuesday, November 17th 2026 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the same location. A Mass will be held on Tuesday, November 17th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location.
