Jeanerette- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Mrs. Fritz Foco, the former Elaine Rita Britton, age 83, on Monday May 11, 2015 at 10:00am at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church with Father Jody Simoneaux to serve as the Celebrant. Interment will follow at Beau Pre Memorial Park. Visitation will begin on Sunday May 10, 2015 at 5:00pm and conclude at 10:00pm with a recitation of the rosary at 6:00pm. Visitation will resume on Monday from 8:00am until service time. A native of New Iberia, and resident of Jeanerette, "Mema" as she was affectionately known passed away on Friday May 8, 2015 at 10:25pm surrounded by her family. Mrs. Elaine found great joy spending time with her grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and friends. She was a consummate mother and homemaker; and excellent cook who enjoyed preparing her family meals. Her chicken stew and cabbage rolls were her favorite dishes. She also enjoyed gardening, watering her flowers, and hummingbirds. Mrs. Foco was an avid softball fan from her younger days until now. It was her passion. In the 1970's she played softball for the Women's Softball League of Jeanerette. Her pitching ability was second to none and she was always proud of that. She also coached for the Jeanerette Girls Softball League and for Little League Girls Baseball. Many wonderful things happened for her at the ball park, including meeting the love of her life and husband of 65 years, Fritz Foco. She loved socializing and had a wonderful smile that could light up a room. Mrs. Elaine was a Volunteer Member of the Jeanerette Recreational Development Association for which she received recognition for her 30 years of service. She and her family worked tirelessly every year for the JRDA Ole Country Fair. Their specialty was the popgun booth, dime pitch, and duck pond. Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Fritz Foco of Jeanerette; children, Lynn Foco and wife Myra of Jeanerette, Cristie Frioux and husband Courtney of New Iberia, Annette Hebert and husband C.J. of Jeanerette, Steve Foco and wife Cheryl of New Iberia; grandchildren, Phillip Foco and wife Megan of Baton Rouge, Jeff Foco and wife Ashly of New Iberia, Kenny Foco of Broussard, Robert Frioux and wife Shannon of Youngsville, Matthew Frioux and wife Seri of New Iberia, Scott Hebert and wife Amanda of Jeanerette, Grant Hebert of New Iberia, Malorie Campbell and husband Thomas of Lafayette, Blake Foco and fiancée Shyra Brasseaux of St. Martinville, Taylor Foco of New Iberia, great grandchildren, Eleanor Foco, Anna Foco, Raegan Frioux, Easton Hebert, Ashley Sellers, Emily Breaux, brother, A. Morris Weber and wife Marsha of Jeanerette; sister, Gail Daigle and husband Henry of Jeanerette; and her four legged companions, Molly-Me and Gus. She was preceded in death by her father, Ira Britton, mother, Louise Louviere Weber; step-father, Arthur Weber; special grandmother, Edna Louviere; brother, R. Wayne Weber; and grandfather, Carlos Louviere. Upholding the honor of Pallbearers will be Mrs. Elaine's grandsons, Phillip Foco, Jeff Foco, Kenny Foco, Robert Frioux, Matthew Frioux, Scott Hebert, Grant Hebert, and Blake Foco. The family would like to thank everyone that participated in Mrs. Elaine's care over the past few months and the first responders that came to the house Friday evening. Family and friends wishing to express condolences can sign the online guestbook. David Funeral Home of Jeanerette, 400 Provost St. (337)276-5151 is in charge of arrangements.
