Harriet Anthony

In Loving Memory of a Beloved Mother

A Tribute to a Life of Love and Grace

It is with profound sorrow and deep love that we announce the passing of our cherished mother, Harriet Theresa Anthony (Francis), whose kindness, wisdom, and unwavering devotion to her family touched the lives of all who knew her.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 11:00 am at Notre Dame Catholic Church in St. Martinville La for Harriet Anthony, 86, where all who loved her are welcome to gather, remember, and celebrate the extraordinary life she led. Visitation will begin Saturday at 7:00 am until time of service. A Rosary will be prayed at 9:30 am Saturday. Burial to follow at Queen of Peace Cemetery. 

Harriet was Born with a gentle spirit and an indomitable strength in Jeanerette, La, she devoted her days to nurturing those around her. Her laughter could fill a room, her compassion knew no bounds, and her warmth was a constant comfort to friends and family alike. She was a guiding light, offering gentle counsel and steadfast support through every joy and challenge.

She delighted in the simple pleasures of life, a drive with her husband Herman or any of her children, her afternoon walks with her dog patches to check on her neighbors down Knight Street, and her most treasured past time is visiting with her community, it always seemed to light up her smile. Her legacy is woven into countless memories: her endless smile greeting customers at Food-n-Fun for over twenty years, her endless hours serving her community as Knights of Peter Claver Junior Daughter counselor, her role as a teachers aid at St Martinville elementary and Junior High Schools, volunteering to chaperone youth group events and celebrations marked by her signature grace and generosity.

Her love lives on in those who survive her: her children, grandchildren great grandchild, and Daughter-in-law, who strives to live by her example; her nieces and nephews and friends, who carry the imprint of her kindness; and her community, forever enriched by her presence. Though her absence leaves an emptiness that can never be filled, her spirit will continue to inspire and guide us.

She is survived by her sons, Alfred Anthony of Youngsville and George Anthony of Shreveport; her daughter, Cynthia Anthony of New Iberia; her grandchildren, Roc Paul Boutte and Justice Anthony, both of New Iberia; and her great-grandson, Ayden Samuel Quinn Boutte. She is also survived by her daughter-in-law, Mary Anthony.

A special acknowledgment is given to her devoted caregivers, Brianna Guilliam and Kasey Key, and countless others who became like family and provided loving support throughout her later years.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Herman Anthony; her parents, Joseph Gerard Francis and Ethel Francis (Lewis); her four brothers, Clifton Francis, Milton Francis, John Francis, and Gerald Francis, Jr.; and her four sisters, Octavia Alexander, Beatrice Eaglin, Lonnie Mae Gibson, and Jean Ashley.

She was also preceded in death by her mother- and father-in-law, Husville and Gloria Anthony (Thibodeaux); her sisters-in-law, Gloria Landry and Alberta Parker; her maternal grandparents, Joseph and Celestine Lewis (Alexander); and her paternal grandparents, Francois Francis and Felicia Francis (Dressell).

We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to PACE, Right at Home, and St. Joseph Hospice for the compassionate care and support provided to our beloved mother throughout the years.

Special thanks to the dedicated hospice team who walked with us in her final days, offering comfort, dignity, and peace. Your kindness and commitment made a lasting difference in her life and in ours.

She will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered, always.

Pallbearers are Roc Boutte, Anthony Ford, Irvin Francis, Kendrick Gibson, Joe Ashley, Jr. and James Alexander, Jr.