Jane Fontaine Solis

SOLIS Jane Fontaine Solis of New Orleans, Chal-mette and Lafayette, LA passed away on Thursday, May 17, 2012 after a brief illness. Jane was predeceased by her husband, John Richard Solis, and her daughter, Linda Catherine Solis. She was a nurturing provider, fierce defender and all around best Mama on the block and will never be forgotten by her children: Rubia Solis, wife of Bernard Ussher of Lafayette, LA; John Richard Solis II of Columbia, SC; David Michael Solis of River Ridge, LA; Juliet Rose Solis of River Ridge, LA and Brandy Lin Moran, wife of Timothy Moran of Harahan, LA. She adored and doted on her grandchildren and is remembered by them as the provider of many great adventures: Jason Kennedy, Tristam Solis (wife Heather Solis), Andre Solis, Selena Solis, Theresa Landry, John Greene, Christopher Greene, Ciaran Ussher, Alexander Moran and one great-grandchild, Jayson Greene. One of twelve children of the late Robert and Florence (Marrero) Fontaine; she was predeceased by Doris Chauppette, Lois Burger, Thais Vogt, Colleen Fontaine and brother Robert Joseph Fontaine, Jr. and survived by sisters: Jewel Hebert, Sally Delouise, Barbara Fontaine, Florence Batschauer, Linda Hutchins and Lorraine Fontaine. She desired to give special mention to her dear friend, George Vallee. Jane enjoyed living life to the fullest and leaves us all with the memories of a life well spent. She was a straight talker, graceful dancer, sharp wit, heck of a card player, football fanatic and was renowned for lighting up every room with her sparkling presence. The visitation will be held at St. Bernard Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home, 701 West Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Monday May 21, 2012 from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm, followed by her interment in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. A Prayer Service will be led by Reverend Chris Blanchard of Covenant United Methodist Church. Jane and the family requests that you express your condolences with a donation in her name to Covenant United Methodist Church, 500 E. Martial Avenue, Lafayette, LA 70508. To view and sign the Family Guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.