Ethel Louise Fontelroy
November 23, 1947 ~ December 29, 2024
Born in:
Taylor, Texas
Resided in:
San Antonio, Texas
Ethel Louise Burleson was born November 23, 1947 in Taylor, Texas to the late Eugene and Gussie Burleson. She was raised in Marion, TX where she graduated from Marion High School.
Ethel relocated to San Antonio, TX to work at Kelly Restaurant. She then met William Fontelroy in San Antonio, TX and they united in holy matrimony in 1969.
Ethel accepted Christ at a young age and became a long time member of Greater Mount Olive Baptist Church, and served under the Usher Ministry.
Ethel began working at the age of 13 and continued working shortly before turning 77.
She took pride in working in the food service industry in various roles and management. When not working Ethel took pride in decorating her home and spending time with her family:
Ethel was preceded in death by her parents, siblings; Shirley Miex, James Burleson, Nora Lee Tucker, Willie Ruth Burleson, James Allen, &
Eugene (Bubba) Burleson Jr., nieces Terri Clayton, Latoya & Dominica Burleson and great granddaughter Saniya Neal.
She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband William Fontelroy Jr, two sons; William Fontelroy III (Sonia), Robert Fontelroy, four daughters; Janice Burleson, Yvette Burleson (Melvin), Roslyn Pontelroy, Kimberly Tyus (Paris), bonus daughters, Diana Harper, Nichole Walters, Mikah Barnes, siblings, two brothers; Charles Burleson
Sr, Bobby Burleson (Ann), five sisters; Frankie Crothers (Lionel), Delores Simmons, Christine Fennell (Thomas) Dorothy Burleson (Leneshia), Shirley Jean Perry, Great Uncle Wallace Jackson and a host of nieces, nephews, grand and great grandchildren.
Services
Visitation: January 10, 2025 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
MeadowLawn Funeral Home
5611 E. Houston St.
San Antonio, TX United States
78220
www.meadowlawnmemorialpark.com
Funeral Service: January 11, 2025 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Greater Mt. Olive Baptist Church
2114 W. Poplar St.
San Antonio , TX United States
78207
Cemetery: January 11, 2025 1:00 pm
MeadowLawn Memorial Park
5611 E. Houston St.
San Antonio, TX United States
78220
www.meadowlawnmemorialpark.com
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My prayers are with this wonderful family of God. May the God of peace keep and strengthen you through this difficult time.
God bless you,
Rev. Porter Hughes
Our prayers are with you all during your loss and this difficult time. Praying God blesses you all with peace, strength, and comfort.
Our sincere condolences for your profound loss Ethel was a very caring sincere and a very hard working Lady she will be remembered and missed dearly but left lasting memories for many sending healing prayers 🙏🏻and comfort 🙏🏻😘 Rosalinda Maryann NISD Friends and co-workers
I love you so much that it hurts , I just can’t wrap my head around this , I’ll forever miss your presence 😔💜
My heart goes out to you for the loss of your mom Ms. Ethel. I hope your happy memories will help you through this difficult time. She was an awesome person I remember my younger years when I worked with her at McDonald’s when she was my manager. She is now everyone’s angel and resting in peace. I will pray for you all for comfort during these hard times. I sent some beautiful white flowers for this new angel we have up above us now. May the Lord be with us all and have huge welcoming arms for his new child whom has joined him in paradise. Once again my deepest condolences to you Yvette and your family for the loss of your mom Ms. Ethel.
Not goodbye, just until I See you again!
Love you,
Wanda