BORN

1934

DIED

2017

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Welsh, Louisiana

Dorothy Chaisson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 15, 2017.

Dorothy Mae Chaisson, 82, of Welsh passed away July 13, 2017. She was born July 26, 1934 to Ozeman Fontenot and A. Bellard-Fontenot. Dorothy was a member of the First Baptist Church of Welsh. She had a passion for music, dancing and watching the sun rise while drinking coffee on her porch.

She is preceded in death by her husband, John Roger Chaisson; her parents, and granddaughter, Heidi Tauzin. Left behind to treasure her loving memory is her son, Tommy Chaisson and his wife Stephanie; brother, George Fontenot; 17 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Monday, July 17, 2017 at 1:00pm at the First Baptist Church of Welsh with Pastor Pat Deshotel officiating. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday, July 16, 2017 from 1:00pm to 9:00pm at the First Baptist Church of Welsh and will resume Monday, July 17, 2017 at 9:00am and last until 1:00pm.

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July 17, 2017

Ava Davis

To one of the sweetest people i knew! We laughed alot & had alot of good times to gether! I will miss u Mrs. Dot! God took you home to be with your husband& Heidi! No more suffering or pain! I will surely miss all our laughs and good times.I love you.R.I.P.

July 16, 2017

Our prayers go out to Tommy and family !!!!!!! Ken and bernetta Pelsia

July 16, 2017

Marvelene Lavigne

My Aunt Dorothy and My Uncle Roger went out one night , ther was a song on the radio they got out of the car and danced in the middle of the street. The police told them ,they could not do that. Marvelene Touchet Lavigne All my love R I P

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