Elsie Faye Simon Pontiff

When I come to the end of the road And the sun has set for me I want no rites in a gloom-filled room. Why cry for a soul set free?

Miss me a little--but not too long And not with your head bowed low. Remember the love that we once shared, Miss me--but let me go.

For this is a journey that we all must take And each must go alone. It's all a part of the Master's plan, A step on the road to home.

When you are lonely and sick of heart Go to the friends we know And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds. Miss Me--But Let me Go!

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 24,2007 at a 10:00 a.m.. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Therese of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Elsie Faye Simon Pontiff, 73, who died October 21, 2007 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Kenneth Mayne officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Tommy Pontiff, Daniel Simon, Kevin Broussard, Tim Broussard, Carl Pontiff and Danny Pontiff. Honorary pallbearers will be Bobby Simon, Brian Pontiff, Michael Simon, Mark Duhon, Michael Pontiff, Douglas Romero, Russell Romero and Norris Carl Simon. She is survived by one son, Kenneth Pontiff of Youngsville and partner in life, Bryan Mouton; two grandchildren, Jared Pontiff and Brandi Pontiff; one self adopted daughter, Brittany Aube Broussard of Lafayette; two brothers, Norris Simon of Franklin and N.D. Simon of Angie, La.; three sisters, Laura Hebert of Lafayette, Mazel LeMaire of Maurice and Effie Broussard of Opelousas; and three self adopted grandchildren, Colby Mouton, Alec Mouton and Alexon Broussard. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lennis Pontiff; parents, Semar Simon and the former Alcea Baudoin; two brothers, Mabry Simon and Edwin Simon; and two sisters, Aline Duhon and Gussie Simon. The family wishes to acknowledge the devotion of her caretaker Earline Benoit and Dr. John Rainey and staff of Oncologics, Inc. and the Oncology nursing staff at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home, 209 South St. Charles, Abbeville, Tuesday, October 23rd from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with a rosary to be prayed at 7:00 p.m.; Wednesday, October 24th from 8:00 a.m. until time of service.