Marice Martin Fayard

Marice Jean Martin,79, passed away August 14, 2020 in her home, in Lacombe, Louisiana, peacefully, surrounded by her loving children.

Jean was fiercely devoted to her good-looking husband, Herlon, whom she doted on and remained loyal to until her last day. Jean and Herlon had a passion for dancing in their younger years, winning dance contests and jitterbugging up and down the gulf coast. Her children have many happy memories of their parents dancing in the living room, playing old 45’s.

Jeanie was known for her gregarious personality and her loving heart, for never mincing words; alternately she was also known for being protective and fearless, always defending those she loved. Jean spent her life taking care of and in the service of others, always opening her home to anyone in need. Stray pets and stray children always felt loved by her, and no one came into her home without going home with a full belly.

Jeanie was known for her excellent cooking and anyone that came over on Sunday after church was treated to grits and red gravy, with homemade sweet tea. Everyone looked forward to Aunt Jeans fried chicken and potato salad every Mardi Gras, and her gumbo during card games, her pineapple upside down cake and her oyster dressing on holidays.

Mrs. Fayard was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 49 years, Herlon Joseph Fayard, her parents, Maurice and Mildred Martin, her grandson, Mark Anthony Oates II, and she and Mr. Fayard’s loved and spoiled poodle, Texas.

“Jean” is survived by her children, Marie Jeannine (Tim) Flynn, Monica Barfield, Herlon (Tracie)  Fayard, Maurice (Nina) Fayard and Michelle Fayard. Her grandchildren, Christine, Timothy Jr., Herlon III, Joshua, Noah, Amanda, Melissa, William, John, Cherie, Maurice, Richard, Austin and Haileigh, and 18 great grandchildren. And of course, her loving sisters, Bette Courtney, Kay Smith and Georgette Ming.

A Funeral Mass will be held at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 28088 Main Street, Lacombe, on Friday August, 21st, at 5:00. Visitation will begin at 3:00, with a rosary before mass begins. Reception will follow at the Lacombe VFW Hall, 28000 Main Street, until 9:00.