Tonya Michelle Francis

Tonya Michelle Francis obituary, Lake Charles, LA

Tonya Michelle Francis

Tonya Francis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by James Funeral Home - Lake Charles on Mar. 28, 2025.

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Tonya LeBlanc was born April 8, 1972, in Welsh, Louisiana to Arthur and Beatrice LeBlanc. Born in Welsh, she was a lifelong resident of Iowa, Louisiana. Tonya lived for her kids, grandkids, nieces, and nephews. She departed this life March 23, 2025, in Lake Charles. She leaves to cherish her memories, her daughters, Shinique (Aaron) Guidry and Shavonne LeBlanc; bonus daughter, Rachel Jenkins; son, Ray Jenkins Jr.; brothers, Arthur (Josie) LeBlanc, Marcus (Jeanette) LeBlanc, and Carl LeBlanc; fourteen grandchildren, four nieces, five nephews, eight great nieces, and twelve great nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Her visitation will be Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 11AM, with her funeral following at 1PM, at New Faith Baptist Church located at 4211 Opelousas Street in Lake Charles, Pastor Earl Miller. Pastor LJ Miller will officiate. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery in Lacassine under the direction of James Funeral Home.

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