OPELOUSAS -Leola Pitre Bellard ,66 years of age, entered eternal rest on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at her home. Her funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at Opelousas Family Worship Center in Opelousas, LA. 70570. Interment will be held in St. Mark Cemetery. Pastor Alvin Richard will officiate the service. Mrs. Bellard is survived by her husband, James Wayne Bellard and two daughters, Tanisha Wiltz (Brandon) and Emania Bellard (Marcus) both of Opelousas, LA, and Andrew Mouton, a young man she loved as a son, one sister, Martha Butler of Opelousas, two brothers, Persley Pitre(Patricia) and Alex Pitre(Tracey) both of Opelousas, grandkids, and a host of aunts, nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and special friends. Leola was preceded in death by her parents, Alphonse Pitre, Sr. and Hester Pitre, (4) brothers; Alphonse Pitre, Jr., James Pitre, Chad Pitre, Ervin Pitre, and (1) sister, Irma Pitre. Leola will forever hold a special placen in the hearts of those who were blessed to know her. She will be sadly missed but never forgotten. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Opelousas Family Worship Center.
** Please be advised we will adhere to the safety measures and precautions provided by the state of Louisiana due to COVID-19. Masks are required for those who will be in attendance. **
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Ford and Joseph Funeral Home, 907 N. Market St., Opelousas, LA, (337) 942-6750, is in charge of arrangements.
Deepest condolences to the family. Just 10 days prior to her passing, I had the opportunity to spend Saturday night with her, along with her sister Jean. Will cherish the great time we had reminiscing. She had a beautiful smile and a beautiful soul. Truly will be missed. She was my Dree's babysiter. Would hide her from me when I came to pick her up. Love her much. May you find comfort in the Lord. Gerry Bertrand
Condolences to the family 🙏🏾. Fly high sweet lady as you meet our savior.....RIP ❤️ You will be missed but never forgotten - Annette & August Washington and Family
Condolences to the family 🙏🏾 Fly high as you meet the arms of our savior, RIP sweet Lola you will be missed and forever hold a place in my heart ❤️.
My condolence to the family. She was so sweet and kind. May she rest in eternal glory 🙏 prayers for comfort and strength to the family.
Alonda Gobert
Sorry for your lost sending lots of prayers From :Laura West
May peace and comfort be with you and your family at this difficult time. Sheriff Bobby J Guidroz
My friend since 1999 the day we met at Lawtell elementary you and I were Became sisters like no other we laughed together had so much fun the day you left us without saying goodbye to each other I miss you my friend
My condolences to the Bellard and Pitre family. I knew Mrs. Bellard for only a short period she always greeted one with a sweet smile and soft hello. She was a beautiful person
Lola was not only a co-worker of mine, she was like a big sister, a favorite aunt, a dear dear friend. We have worked together for over 22 years and have made going to work like being with family. I can still remember her jokes, her laugh, her dancing, and her braking out in a song. I will always cherish my time with her. I love you, Lola ❤️
My condolences to the she was such a sweetheart,she will truly be missed RIH Lola
Emania I am so sorry for you and your family's loss. Your mom was always so sweet and kind. Praying for you and your family.
Ms. Lola was the teacher's assistant when my daughter was in pre-k at Lawtell Elementary. I will always be grateful for the love she showed my daughter. She was a great woman!
I am so very sorry to have heard of the passing of Lola. We grew up as neighbors in Plaisance from birth and remained until their move to the city. (Oir little joke). I can see us now running across the field to spend a night at my house or hers. So many wonderful memories I have. You all have my deepest condolences. Rest easy my friend. ❤️ 🙏🏽 "Pat Young" Love you my friend.
Aunt Lola you will truly be missed. A soldier that loved, gave and cared for many. I won't forget our many years together, how you shaped me, mold me into the woman I am today. Godmother of my daughter we shall forever be grateful for our time with you. Eternal Rest. Faye, Bracy, Cordero, Jaleesa, Bracheia, Caden, Carter, King, Connor
Aunt Lola you will truly be missed. A soldier that loved, gave and cared for many. I won't forget our many years together, how you shaped me, mold me into the woman I am today. Godmother of my daughter we shall forever be grateful for our time with you. Eternal Rest
Condolences 🙏 to the family
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