It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mathilda Turner Comeaux, age 106, of Washington, Louisiana. Mathilda Turner Comeaux, lovingly known as Ms. Nukus entered eternal rest on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11, 2025, at her home. We entrust Ms. Nukus to the mercy and grace of the Lord, and we carry her memory with deep reverence.

To know Ms. Nukus was to love her. She touched the lives of many and will be deeply missed. She is survived by her children, Robert Thomas, Sr., Lester E. Comeaux, George S. Comeaux, Milton L. Comeaux, Ethel C. Alexander, Oliver Comeaux, Sr., Ollie C. Offord, Sherman Comeaux, and Jenise C. Alfred; and a host of beloved grandchildren, great grandchildren, great, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. She now joins her husband Joseph S. Comeaux, her sons - Robert Marshall, Edward James Comeaux, her daughters – Mary Brown, Edna Mae Holman, Wilmita Lemon and Josephine Balise in Heaven.

A Celebration of Mathilda’s Life will be held at Greater Shiloh Baptist Church in Opelousas, Louisiana on Saturday, May 24, 2025. Visitation will be held from 9:00AM to 10:45AM. Celebration services begin promptly at 11:00AM. Interment will follow at Little Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Port Barre, Louisiana.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude for all the prayers, love, and support during this difficult time. Ford and Joseph Funeral Home, 907 N. Market Street, Opelousas, Louisiana 70570, (337) 942-6750 is in charge of arrangements.