Constance "Connie" Fontenot Bourgeois

2016 ∼ 2016

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Constance "Connie" Fontenot Bourgeois October 19, 2016 - January 28, 2016

Constance (Connie) Fontenot Bourgeois, 76 of Groves, Texas passed away on January 28, 2016.

Connie was born on October 19, 1939 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents Beatrice (Theriot) and Voorhies Fontenot. She attended St. James and Bishop Byrne Catholic School where graduated in 1958. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church and lived in the Groves, Texas since 1964. She had worked as a floral designer for many years, and taught CCD at Immaculate Conception Parish. Connie was all about family and loved to spend time with them.

Connie was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Novella Choate and Barbara Burge.

Survivors include her husband of 56 years Gene Bourgeois of Groves; daughter, Elizabeth Cormier and husband, Blaine of Groves; brothers, Noson Fontenot and wife, Michele of Bridge City, Cedric Fontenot and partner, Gail Hardy of Austin, grandchildren, Jenny Boudoin, Trayce and Katy Boudoin of Port Neches, Jason and Jessika Boudoin of Groves; step grandson, Daniel Cormier; step granddaughter, Shan Cormier; great grandchildren, Davin and Deegan Snell, Karys and Layle Boudoin and Jaylee Boudoin.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, January 31, 2016 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home, with a rosary prayer service at 6:45 pm at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, February 1, 2016 at 10:00 AM St. James Catholic Church, with Rev. David Edwards serving as celebrant. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves.

Heartfelt thanks to Dr. Keller and the staff at Christus Dubuis Hospital for the tender concern and care given to our loved one.

Condolences

Debbie Daws August 11, 2024

Aunt Connie you are truly missed and loved, I miss you and mom cutting up at our house . You always made us laugh and feel loved. Rest easy,til we meet again....

Fay Daws And Family February 1, 2016

Gene I am so sorry about hearing about Connie. I will always remeber the goodtimes with both of you. You and your Family are in our prayers. Fay, Jerry and Tory

Annette George February 1, 2016

My deepest condolences and prayers to you Gene and your family at this time of sorrow. She is now resting in the arms of our Lord.

Chris Gunter February 1, 2016

Unable are the loved to die. For love is immortality. Emily Dickinson I shall forever cherish the memory of happy times we shared. Love and sympathy to her dear family. Chris

Ken Major February 1, 2016

All of your friends here in England send you and Liz their love and sympathies. Wonderful memories of your trip to visit with us over here. May Connie rest in peace and may you find comfort in that she is no longer suffering.

Ralph Harrington January 31, 2016

she was a wonderful person.

Kenny & Yvonne Thibodeaux January 31, 2016

Gene: My wife & I and the band members are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family. Kenny Thibodeaux,(Tibbs) & The Jokers

Loddie Valka January 31, 2016

Gene,My wife and I are deeply sorry for your loss. Words cannot comfort you alone.we are praying to GOD to give you and family for strength during this time.

Ian Saddler January 30, 2016

Deepest sympathy to Gene, Liz and all their family, Connie will be sorely missed. Her suffering has ended and her pain is gone but I will always remember her love for her family, her friendly smile and her wicked sense of humor. God bless you Connie.

Danny Williams January 30, 2016

To the Bourgeois and Fontenot families, please accept my deepest sympathy and prayers during your time of loss and sorrow. May Gods love and peace be with each of you.

Donna Carabine Lewis January 30, 2016

My caring thoughts and condolences are with the family.

Doris Webb January 30, 2016

Sweet sweet lady...you will be missed. XOXO

Mike Faucheaux January 30, 2016

Prayers for Connie and prayers for Gene.. May she Rest in Peace without all the pain and suffering..

Horace & Debbie Gesser January 30, 2016

Gene, sorry for your familys loss. Connie was a one of a kind! Memories will remain of the Girl that helped create "Jivin-Gene". Our Prayers are with you and your Family.

Shelby And Russell Fontenot January 30, 2016

We are sorry for your loss Gene.She was a very friendly person.We know you"ll miss her and so will Shelby and I We will pray for her and for you during these trying times

Debbie Robers January 30, 2016

My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Gg & Sandra Shinn January 30, 2016

Our sincere condolences to you Gene and your family. We continue to pray for you during your time of grief.

Van And Lena Ellis January 30, 2016

Gene and Noson It will be the little things you remember, the quiet moments, the smiles, the laughter. And although it may seem hard right now, it will be the memories of these little things that help push away the pain and bring the smiles back again. Know that the Lord has welcomed yourloved one into His home in Heaven. In Warmest Sympathy. Van and Lena Ellis

Bill Broussard January 29, 2016

God Bless you and the entire family. I know you are at peace in Gods hands looking out for everyone. Love Bill

Clifton Beasley January 29, 2016

Gene and family, we are very sorry for the loss of your beloved Connie. May she go forward on angels wings into the bosom of our Lord. Peace be unto you. God speed.

Marie Domec Manovich January 29, 2016

So sorry for your loss.

Jay Mccaddin January 29, 2016

My deepest sympathies to her family. May she rest in peace and be in Gods grace.