Theresa Julius Fontenot (Alston), 72, of Siler City passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at UNC Hillsborough.
Mrs. Fontenot was born in Oakdale, Louisiana, on July 28, 1948, the daughter of Edmond Fontenot and Gladys Gradney. Theresa was a member of St. Julia Catholic Church. She was highly respected in the church and her community. Theresa had an amazing love of her family, especially her grandchildren. She loved spending time tending to the flowers in her garden, as well as sewing and being an amazing cook. In addition to her parents, Theresa is preceded in death by her daughter, Vanessa Gladys Alston and brother, Joseph Fontenot.
She is survived by her son, Leon Steven Alston Jr. and wife Linda of Siler City; grandchildren, Adrian Alexander Alston, Lawrence Steven Alston (Brianna); sister, Thelma Martin of S.C.; brothers, D.L., Randolph and Alfred Fontenot, all of La., and ex-husband, Leon Steven Alston Sr. of Silk Hope.
Theresa Laid in Repose on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, from 12 to 5 p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City, N.C. The funeral mass will be held on Thursday, March 4, 2021, at 10 a.m. at St. Julia Catholic Parish, 210 Harold Hart Road, Siler City, with Friar Julio Martinez officiating. Burial will follow in Chatham Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the West Chatham Food Pantry, PO Box 254, 2535 Old US Hwy 421 N., Siler City, NC 27344.
Smith & Buckner is assisting the Alston family.
Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com.