Sister Lucy Bilbo, a devoted mother and grandmother, a faithful servant of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ transitioned from earthly labor to heavenly reward at the age of 90 years on Saturday, May 18, 2024, surrounded by her loving and devoted family.  Sister Lucy Bilbo was born on December 3, 1933 to Alex and Gertie Jones Haley.  She was baptized by Rev. A.C. Marshall at St. James Missionary Baptist Church of Roanoke, LA and remained a faithful and dedicated member until her passing.

Sister Lucy Bilbo was very active in service to the Lord at an early age.  She was a Sunday School Teacher, a Choir Member, the Church Secretary, Mission President, and a Deaconess.  She was active in the 7th District Mission and loved teaching mission lessons at the monthly district meetings.  Sister Lucy Bilbo loved studying and sharing God's word with everyone.  When the loss of her eyesight prevented her from reading, she quickly purchased bible cassettes, tapes, and CDs so that she could continue studying God's word.  She was an active listener to Dr. J. Vernon McGee and listened to his radio programs daily no matter where she was.  Sister Lucy Bilbo was a true prayer warrior; she could send up prayers like no other and was always asked to pray at various functions and for family & friends.

Sister Lucy Bilbo was married to the late Wesley Fontenot, Jr. and became the mother to Donald, Linda and Sharon.  She later married Elmon Bilbo and became the "bonus" mom to Howard, Noel Sr., Rodney Sr. and the late Sandra Murray.  Sister Lucy Bilbo worked all of her young life, first as domestic help to many families in the Roanoke community, then as a certified nursing assistant at the Jeff Davis Nursing Home until her retirement.  She was known as Mama Lucy or Mother Lucy to her co-workers.

Lucy leaves to cherish her memories, three sons, Rodney Bilbo (Sharlese) of Conroe, TX, Noel Bilbo, Sr (Margaret) of Houston, TX, and Howard Bilbo of Houston, TX; two daughters Linda Johnson of Roanoke, LA and Sharon Haley of Lake Charles, LA; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends and extended family.

Sister Lucy was the last member of her family to transition to her heavenly home.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Gertie and Alex Haley; two sisters, Pauline Gorrell and Juanita Haley; four brothers, Robert Logan, P.J. Gaul, Burel and Carl Roy Haley; her husband, Elmon Bilbo; two sons, Donald Fontenot and Peter Bilbo; one daughter, Sandra Murray.

Visitation with family and friends will be held from 8am - 10:45am on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at St. James Baptist Church, 523 St James Street in Roanoke, LA.  Celebration of Life Services will begin at 11am in the St. James Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Willie Maynard, Jr. officiating.  Burial will follow in the St. James Baptist Church Cemetery in Roanoke, LA under the direction of Semien-Lewis Mortuary of Jennings, LA.