Barbara Lynette Balfantz Bovia, 86, a native of Maurepas, LA and resident of Azalea Estates, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 5, 2023.
Lynette was born on June 13, 1936 to William (Willie) and Edna Penalber Balfantz in Maurepas. After her school years, she married Eugene (Gene) Bovia, Sr. and became a devoted wife and mother to their four children.
Lynette loved serving her Lord and reading the Bible faithfully. She very much enjoyed cleaning and keeping a beautiful home. She liked to grow plants, especially flowers. She was an encourager and liked to help out at her church where she taught Sunday School. Her loving, kind words and sweet smile will be greatly missed by those who had the joy of knowing her.
Lynette is preceded in death by her late husband, Gene, her parents, her granddaughter, Emma Grace Bovia, and her siblings Doris Mitchell, Billy, Albert, Carroll and V.J. Balfantz.
Lynette is survived by her children Ronda Duplessis (Paul), Gene Bovia, Jr. (Janelle), Vicki Bovia (Kevin) and Kirt Bovia (April). Her grandchildren, Chela Evans (Lane), Nathan Guitrau (Amber), Eari Worsham (Bubba), Trey Bovia (Kristina), Megan Guitrau (Marian), Evan Duplessis (Annie), Lauren Bravata (Brandon), and Trevor Bovia. Her great-grandchildren, Blaze, Londyn and Roxanne Bovia, Olivia and Ella Worsham, Abe, Stevie and Jude Guitrau, Mathis and Macie Guitrau, Charley and Jax Bravata, and Lyric, Tenor and Stratton Duplessis. Her brothers Alton, Stanley and Johnnie Balfantz and sister, Kathy B. Reine.
Special thanks to her heart friend, Cathy Brock Revell, for her love and time spent with Lynette through the years, and Sharon Ennis, for her loving care as her sitter.
Pallbearers will be Trey Bovia, Evan Duplessis, Trevor Bovia, Blaze Bovia, Bubba Worsham and Lane Evans. Honorary Pallbearers, Nathan, Abe and Jude Guitrau.
Services will be held at Maurepas Baptist Church on Monday, April 10, 2023. Friends will be received for visitation from 10 – 11 am. Service at 11 am will be officiated by Dr. Glynn Reine.
The family thanks Azalea Estates, Best of Care, Med-Pass, and Clarity Hospice staff for their love and support over the past few months. Arrangements by Church Funeral Services of St. Amant.
A very sweet lady. Had a comforting smile that made you feel love. God Speed and glory!
Condolences to the family. Ms. Lynette can now enjoy her time in heaven with her husband. And I know my mom (called “Aunt Daisy by Lynette) will enjoy her company again. She was a very special lady. God’s blessings on all of you. Paula and Jerry Joiner
Awe so sorry , she was so beautiful and the sweetest lady . She taught us in Sunday School at Maurepas Baptist Church . So many memories made with this family . My prayers are with you all 🙏
RIP Mrs Lynette until we all meet again 🙏
Love y’all
Cissy Fletcher Andrews
Doris Fletcher
Bessie Lee Fletcher Canezaro
She has joined our sister Betty in heaven ! Oh what a reunion they having !
Her smile could light up a room! There was no denying her genuineness and warmth. She showed all what love and life was like. You will surely be missed my sweet Aunt. Rest easy my love until we meet again.
Oh how I adored you! Your smile could light up a room! Your genuineness was never doubted. You showed what love and life was all about. I will miss you sweet Angel. You rest easy until we meet again! Love you !
To the Bovia family:
My deepest sympathies and thoughts are with you in the days to come. Memories of Grandmother greeting me with a hug while saying, “Hello dahling!” will always bring a smile to my face. I will forever cherish how she (and all of you) made me feel like part of your family. Rest in peace, Grandmother – I love you!
Vic, Nate & Meg – love you big and sending hugs – XXXXXX!
Love,
Peach
(Jessica Lessard)
Praying for the family.
My dear sweet cousin! Blessings and prayers for the family.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort go up for the entire family.
Deepest sympathy for the family ,
Lynette was such a sweet and generous person.
God Bless