Dorothy Mayer

Dorothy Mayer, a cherished soul known for her unwavering happiness and warmth, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, in Pine Prairie. Born on August 23, 1943, in Point Blue, she lived 82 years marked by kindness and dedication that touched many hearts.

For more than two decades, Dorothy served as a Certified Nursing Assistant, devoting herself to the care and comfort of others. Her gentle spirit and genuine love for people made her a steadfast friend to those she assisted, bringing solace and hope to patients and their families.

Beyond her career, Dorothy found joy in helping with activities at the nursing home, cooking for her children, and sharing quiet moments with coloring books and word puzzles. Her radiant happiness was infectious, and she embraced everyone with open arms and a kind heart.

She is survived by her children, Stephen and Debbie Bordelon, Dennis Bordelon, Cathy Bordelon, and Tracey and Mary Bordelon; her grandchildren, Kayla and Brian Morien, Taylor and Colby Pettypool, Brandon Bordelon, Stephen J Bordelon, Alyssa Bordelon, Lauren and Dustin Meadors, Sylus Cartwright, Journey Bordelon, Chelsie Bordelon and Robert, Andrew Bourque, Shelly Fontenot, Jared Bordelon, Ashley and Cy Vicknair, Alayna Kent Filipinas, Ava Bordelon, Adalynn Bordelon, Brody Fontenot, Ainsle Fontenot; her great-grandchildren, Daphanie, Valln Hyatt, Bailey Bordelon, Kyler Bordelon, Landon Pettypool, Luca, Emery, Greyson, Atlas Taylor, Rainn Taylor, Onix Stretz, Nyxxi Stretz, and Odin Stretz; and her godchild and niece, Marry Ellen Guillory and Jenny Lee Vidrine, as well as ex-son-in-law Edna Fontenot.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, Clement and Avy Deshotel, her husband, Joseph AB Bordelon, her brother, Allan Deshotel, her son, Joseph Anthony Bordelon, and her grandchildren, Victoria, Nicholas, and Cassie Fontenot.