Fredna “Nan” Marie LeBlanc, 96, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 27, 2026, in Orange.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 5, 2026, at St Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City with Rosary prior to services at 1:30 p.m. Officiating will be Father Ernie Carpio concelebrated with Father Steven Leger. Entombment will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange.
This obituary is being composed on the banks of the L’Auberge River, and Nan would expect nothing less.
Fredna Marie Mouton was born on January 7, 1930, to Fred and Anna Belle Mouton. Papa Freddie and Mama Belle had five daughters, so mom quickly became Fredna, but will always be remembered as Nan, as she preferred to be called.
Nan’s husband, Nolan “Doc” LeBlanc, Sr.; and her sisters, Loyce Gant and Hazel Deslatte preceded her to the kingdom.
Nan is survived by her sisters, Glenda Venable and Sandra Brent (Ralph). Nan had three children with the love of her life, Dr. Nolan LeBlanc. They are survived by children, Michele Mazzola-Smith (Wayne), Nolan LeBlanc Jr., and Gregory Alan LeBlanc.
Nan was a hardworking and industrious person. "Doc" practiced pharmacy for a few years, but after a doctor's party Nan said you are going to medical school and Doc dutifully followed suit. A decision appreciated by his multitude of patients. Nan and Mama Belle would soon be the office workers for Doc for many years. She also worked for Greg at the fastener business and ice company and also was Nolan's legal secretary as was needed.
Nan and Doc had a wealth of friends soon to be followed by a huge family. They took many vacations with their children to Bandera Dude Ranches where Michele, Nolan and Greg learned to ride horses. Nolan still has a scar to prove it! Aunt Sandy came on some of the Dixie Dude Adventures. While Doc was in medical school Nan worked for Dr. Charlie Lane and his family accompanied our family to Bandera. Nan traveled from Guadalajara Mexico to California and accompanied Michele to Hawaii and Wyoming. Some of the trips she cherished were to Key West Florida, the Bahamas' and other destinations. Nan and Doc always had an intown getaway including a farm on Tulane Rd. and a house on Cow Bayou that we called "The Camp". Nan's hobbies were numerous and included painting which adorned all of our walls. She also became proficient in stained glass and spent many hours keeping her yard perfect. Her later passion in life became working jigsaw puzzles on her patio and always having a treat for Beaux, the neighbor's dog and trying her luck at Delta Down’s. Nan and Doc became very accomplished tennis players, competing in many tournaments and a wall of trophies to show their accomplishments. They played mixed doubles, and you could always tell when they lost because they weren't talking to each other.
Nan was so proud of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren, and their many accomplishments.
Nan had an incredibly fantastic life of 96 years! We could always long for one more Christmas and one more Mother's Day, but God had her time written on his palm. The pain for the loss of Nan will be replaced someday with beautiful memories of her life. She will be the dragonfly, the cardinal and the refreshing breeze in Key West!
Serving as pallbearers will be Vincent Mazzola, Anthony Mazzola, Rudy Mazzola (Honorary) Julian Mathews, Christian Mathews, Lucian Mazzola, and Jonah LeBlanc. Honorary pallbearers are Ben Mazzola IV, Brian Mazzola, Brady Mazzola, and Bryan Mathews.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Southeast Texas Hospice, especially Chenet, Mary, and Shawana for all of the wonderful care and support.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Southeast Texas Hospice at 912 W. Cherry Ave. Orange, TX 77630.