EUNICE~It's with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Florella "Flo" DeBarge announces her passing on Sunday, February 15, 2015 at Opelousas General Health System with loving family by her side at the age of 77. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at 2:00 pm Thursday, February 19, 2015 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice. Rite of Committal will follow in the Ashford Cemetery with Msgr. Robert Romero Celebrant.
Flo was formerly a resident of Hackberry before residing in Eunice. She was a homemaker and devoted her life to the care of her family. She loved shopping, visiting with friends, and meeting with her Bible study group. But most of all, she was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend. She will be deeply missed by her husband of 58 years, John A. DeBarge, Sr of Eunice; three sons, John A. DeBarge, Jr. of Lafayette, Timothy "Tim" DeBarge and wife, Tina of Taylor Landing, TX and Jason DeBarge and wife, JoAnna of Eunice; her brother, Wildon J. Fontenot and wife, JoLynn of Opelousas. She was blessed with three grandchildren, Laynee Jo DeBarge, John McKay DeBarge, and Tyler Christian DeBarge and two step grandchildren, Hollie Faul Mcatte and Chad Faul; three step great grandchildren; as well as extended family, nephews, nieces and friends.
She is preceded in death by her daughter, Delia Lynn DeBarge and her parents, Johnnie and Helena Duplechain Fontenot.
At the request of the family, visitation will be held at Ardoin's Funeral Home in Eunice on Wednesday, February 18th from 1:00 pm until 10:00 pm and again on Thursday, February 19th from 8:00 am until time of services. Deacon Gary Gaudin will recite a Rosary at 7:00 pm Wednesday evening.
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