Julia Faye Courtney Melancon

December 10, 1942 - October 10, 2020

A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 2:00 PM in Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery in Scott, for Julia Faye Courtney Melancon, 77, who passed away at her residence on Saturday, October 10, 2020 in Scott. The family requests that visitation be observed in Martin & Castille's SCOTT location on Tuesday from 9:00 AM until 1:45 PM. Survivors include her children, Carl Wayne Cormier and wife, Crystal and Joseph Clyde Melancon; step-son, Ronald Cormier and companion, Melissa Credeur; grandchildren, Matthew Wayne Cormier, Alanie Lynn Cormier, and Tanner Louis Cormier; three great-grandchildren and one on the way. She was preceded in death by her daughters, Melissa Cormier and Barbara Cormier; her son, Ricky David; parents, Clyde and Daisy Courtney; siblings, Douglas Courtney, Rodella Courtney, and W.S. Courtney. Julia Faye Courtney Melancon was born in Atmore, Alabama on December 10th, 1942. She was a bartender for many years. She loved her job because it gave her an opportunity to be around people and visit. Julia was a natural around people and everyone enjoyed her company. She was a talented pool player and also loved to play cards. She loved to entertain and host, gathering friends and family to share a good home-cooked meal. Julia was an excellent Cajun cook, her most popular meals included fried chicken, seafood gumbo, chicken fricassee', and more. Julia was a strong, confident, honest woman with a sense of humor and quick wit. No one had to guess how she felt about them, which is a rare quality to have. Above all, she loved her grandchildren and treasured the time spent with them. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Pallbearers will be Carl Cormier, Joseph Melancon, Matthew Cormier, Tanner Cormier, Ronald Cormier, Dylan Lewis, and Donald Cormier. Honorary Pallbearers will be Charlie and Lucy Milstead. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Julia's name to her family, 613 Hollier Road, Duson, LA 70529. View the obituary and guestbook online at www.mourning.com Martin & Castille-SCOTT-802 Alfred Street, Scott, Louisiana, 70583 337-234-2320