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Leontine T. James

June 17, 1935 — November 5, 2024

New Iberia

Leontine T. James

St. Martinville – A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am, on Friday, November 15, 2024, at Notre Dame Catholic Church, in St. Martinville, for Leontine T. James, 89, who passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in New Iberia. 

Entombment will follow in St. Michael’s Cemetery, in St. Martinville. 

Visitation will be at Notre Dame Catholic Church on Friday, from 8:30 am until 11:00 am. A rosary will be prayed at 9:30 am. 

A native and lifelong resident of St. Martinville, Mrs. James was born on June 17, 1935, to the late Shaffer and Orelia Bonhomme Thibodeaux. Tina worked for over 60 years for the Folse/Girouard families. The relationships formed from her years of service will last forever. She was an exceptional cook and took pride in preparing her dishes from scratch, along with its final presentation. 

Survivors include her daughter, Jeannine James; grandchildren, Brooke LeBlanc Sarver (Brian), and Christian James; great granddaughter, Ava Grace Sarver; brother, Joseph Steve Thibodeaux; sisters, Rose Daniels, Patty Harris, Josephine Thibodeaux, Rose Mary Williams, and Martha Bonhomme. Tina also leaves to cherish fond memories, lifelong friend, Rita Folse Girouard. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Morris James, Jr; special friend, Burnett James; infant grandson, Tyler Devin James; brothers, Whitney Thibodeaux, Carlton Thibodeaux, Sr., and Furdy Thibodeaux; and a sister, Roberta Berry. 

Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace, New Iberia, LA 70560 (337.365.3331) 

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Friday, November 15, 2024

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Friday, November 15, 2024

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