Emma Reed

EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of Emma “Joyce” Reed announces her passing on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at the age of 88 with family by her side. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, January 23, 2026, in the Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice. Burial will follow in the St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon Gary Gaudin, officiating. 

Born on December 10, 1937, in the little town of Chataignier, Louisiana, Emma was the cherished daughter of the late Clemence and Dometilia Fontenot. Emma, known as “Joyce” by all who knew and loved her, had a special fondness for French music and her love for jewelry was evident. However, one of her greatest joys came from the time she spent babysitting her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Joyce also held her faith close to her heart, always praying her rosary. Above all, family was the cornerstone of her life; she loved them fiercely and unconditionally. As we reflect on Joyce’s life, we remember her for her unwavering love and the light she brought into the world. Her spirit will forever reside in the hearts of her family and everyone who was lucky enough to know her.

 Emma will be missed by all who knew and loved her, especially her grandchildren, Cherie Cowart and husband, Rocky of Eunice, Tammy Sittig and husband, Clint of Eunice, Holly Fontenot and husband, Donald “Jr.” of Eunice and Darrell Peres and wife, Kara of Egan; Great grandchildren, Kevin Manuel, Krislyn Manuel, Logan Manuel and wife, Traci, Emily Prudhomme and husband, Sage, Natalie Ashford and husband, Ryan, Alli Brown and husband, Wesley, Brodi Walker and Ally Vidrine, Mallori Fontenot, all of Eunice. Rylee Peres and Addy Peres of Richard, Remi Peres, Camielle Breaux, and Tristen Breaux, all of Egan; Great- Great grandchildren, Julianna, Braxten, Jaxen, Maddix, Brinlee, Talan, Hayzly, Cataleya, Annalise, Aubrie, Kobe, Elli Mae, Tatum, and Greta; her sister-in-law, Eva Mae of Eunice; as well as extended family and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, Chester Reed; her parents; her daughter, Belinda Peres; her son-in-law, Darrell Peres; granddaughter, Tiffany Fontenot, great grandson Dylon Fontenot, and her 6 brothers: Curly, Lindberg, Ison, Hosea, Raymond, Lawerence and 3 sisters: Vergene, Ida, Rita. 

A visitation is scheduled at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Eunice for Thursday, January 22, 2026, beginning at 2:00 pm until 9:00 pm, and again on Friday, January 23, 2026, from 8:00 am until time of services. Deacon Gary Gaudin will pray a rosary at 7:00 pm on Thursday.

Family and friends may view this obituary and sign the guestbook at www.ardoinfuneralhomes.com

Ardoin’s Funeral Home of Eunice, 1301 West Laurel Ave, (337) 457-3371, is in charge of arrangements.