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Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at 1:00 pm in Martin & Castille’s La Fleur de Lis Chapel - SOUTHSIDE Location for Amanda Nicole Olivier Clark, age 40, who returned to her heavenly home on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center in Houston, TX.
The family requests that visitation be observed on Friday, February 16, 2024, from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm and will continue on Saturday, February 17, 2024, from 9:00 am until time of services.
Andy Tribe, Pastor of Youngsville Community Church, will officiate at the services.
Entombment will be held in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery Mausoleum in Milton, Louisiana, with a celebration of life to follow at Youngsville Community Church.
She is survived by the love of her life, her husband and best friend, Ryan Lee Clark; two sons, Emmett Lee Clark (6) and Sawyer Michael Clark (5); her mother, Lisa Duhon Olivier; her sister, Kimberly Vincent and her husband, Sammy; her brothers, Michael Wayne Olivier, Jr., and his wife, Amber, Fulton Joseph Olivier, III, Matthew Evans Olivier, and Joshua Floyd Perrodin; her maternal grandfather, Linus Duhon; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Darrell Lee and Denise Clark; a sister-in-law, Alyssa Lapeyrouse and her husband, Chase; four nephews, Nixon Grey Lapeyrouse (6), Rowan Alexander Vincent (6), Wyatt Archer Lapeyrouse (4), and Greyson Cole Vincent (4); and one niece, Blake Leigh Lapeyrouse (3); and many relatives and friends.
Gone before to welcome her home are her children in heaven, Braxton, Parker, and Mason Louis; her father, Michael Wayne Olivier, Sr.; paternal uncle and parrain, Fulton Joseph Olivier, Jr.; maternal grandmother Myrtis Duhon; paternal grandmother Joycelyn Rogers Olivier; paternal step-grandmother Patsy Olivier; and paternal grandfather Fulton Joseph Olivier, Sr.
Amanda, a beautiful and loving mother, graced this world with her unwavering dedication and fierce advocacy for all children, especially those with special needs. Her life was a testament to her lifelong pursuit of knowledge and her relentless pursuit of justice for those she cared for deeply.
At UL Lafayette, Amanda excelled academically, earning her Bachelor of Arts in English and her Master of Arts in Teaching, Elementary Education and Special Education Mild/Moderate Grades 1-5. She was nationally certified as an educational diagnostician and was passionately pursuing her Doctorate in Educational Leadership, with a focus on Exceptional Learners.
Amanda was a woman of immense courage and determination, never backing down from a challenge and always standing up for what she believed was right in her heart. Her love knew no bounds, extending to her cherished friends whom she embraced as family. Their monthly Pokeno games were a source of joy and laughter, reflecting Amanda’s radiant spirit and capacity for love.
Together with her beloved husband, Ryan, Amanda was a devoted supporter of UL Lafayette, attending every football game possible since 2001. Music held a special place in her heart and was an integral part of her life. It was a joy she shared with Ryan and passed on to her sons. She found immense fulfillment in coaching their soccer teams and being actively involved in their lives, nurturing their passions and dreams.
To all who had the privilege of knowing her, Amanda will be remembered as a loyal, loving, and compassionate wife, mother, sister, friend, and coworker. Her legacy of love, laughter, and advocacy will continue to inspire and uplift those whose lives she touched.
Pallbearers will be Michael Olivier, Jr., Fulton Olivier, III, Matthew Olivier, Chase Lapeyrouse, Sammy Vincent, and Joshua Perrodin.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Nixon Lapeyrouse, Rowan Vincent, Wyatt Lapeyrouse, and Greyson Vincent.
The Clark family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to Andy Tribe and the family of Youngsville Community Church.
In lieu of flowers, the Clark family requests memorial contributions to be made in memory of Amanda Olivier Clark to Maddie’s Footprints, https://maddiesfootprints.org/donate, or by mail, 234 Rue Beauregard, Suite 201, Lafayette, LA 70508, 337-534-4209.

Vermilion Parish firefighters joined forces to combat a house fire in Abbeville that took over an hour to control.
The Abbeville Fire Department was called to 202 West Oak Street, near the Main Fire Station, around 4 p.m. on Saturday.
Abbeville Fire Chief Jude Mire noticed the fire and realized his department would need assistance to put it out, so he contacted volunteer fire departments from Seventh Ward, Erath, Maurice, and District 13.
About 25 firefighters were on the scene battling the blaze in the brick home of Ronald Gaspard. Although Gaspard and his family were not present when the fire started, they arrived later as the firefighters were extinguishing the flames.
Chief Mire praised the volunteer firefighters for their contribution, especially in dealing with the smoke.
“We needed manpower,” said Chief Mire. “After two oxygen tanks, the men were getting tired. It was hard to fight it.”
Acadian Ambulance was also present, and the medics checked the firefighters’ blood pressure after they used two air packs.
Fortunately, none of the firefighters were injured.
The fire departments stayed at the home for four hours.
Mire confirmed that the house was destroyed, but it was too early to determine what started the fire.

In honor of World Read Aloud Day 2024, Christopher and Jade Landry inspired students and teachers with a fun-filled presentation at Vermilion Catholic, a legacy of Mount Carmel, on Tues., Feb. 7.
“Mr. Chris Landry shared his passion for Cajun culture, Louisiana wildlife, and storytelling with our students,” said Librarian Nanette Cope. “They were captivated by his presentation and are excited to continue reading his books.”
C. P. Landry is the author of the celebrated Cajun Kids Adventures series, launched in July 2022. Landry, his wife Jade, and their daughter Camryn, operate their own Excaliber Publishing, in Maurice.
“I am a lifelong resident of South Louisiana and a descendant of the original French Acadians now known as Cajuns,” the author explained. “My wife shares a similar heritage as the fifth generation to hunt, trap, and fish the marshes of the
Atchafalaya River Basin. The Cajun Kids Adventures series is loosely based on the experiences of our own five children’s unique upbringing.”
During the Author Visit presentation, C.P. Landry read from the fifth volume, titled The Watchmen, not yet released. Although the Landrys target the book series for ages 8-14, the adventures of the five sibling characters are interesting to many young-at-heart readers of all ages.
“The series has won four different awards to date, with multiple category wins within these volumes,” explained Jade Landry. She and Camryn create many of the books’ illustrations. The cover artist is Steve Shamburger of Baton Rouge.
The first volume, Mystery at Indian Point, won the Silver Medal - Mom’s Choice Award for Family Friendly Media.
The book was also a Finalist in the American Writing Awards - Children Book International for these categories: Children’s Fiction, Children’s Adventure, and Children’s Chapter Series.
The Vol. 3, The Cup, The Cap, and the Ring-Tailed Monkey, and Vol. 4, Storm Clouds have won the Finalist Award with the American Writing Awards for Children’s Fiction.
“There were thousands of entries, one winner and 11 finalists, and our two books took up two of the eleven Finalist Awards,” Jade Landry continued. “If you are wondering why Vol. 2 does not have any awards, it is because we released it in November and missed entry timelines.”
The Landrys also have a YouTube channel featuring several educational videos and “Fun Facts with Sir Isaac Nutria.” Look for them on their Facebook page, too.
The Cajun Kids Adventures books are available to order at www.cajunkids.com and Amazon. Many gift shops in the Acadiana area carry the series and gift items.
Schools interested in scheduling an Author Visit for their students are encouraged to contact Chris and Jade Landry at www.cajunkids.com or info@cajunkids.com.

Erath High school welcomed back their Extreme Dance Team today after an exciting trip to Orlando, Florida for the Universal Dance Association (UDA) National Dance Team Championships.
The competition dance squad made school history earning recognition as National Runner Up in the UDA Division II Medium Varsity Game Day Routine competition.
Coach Christen Landry Primeaux and Sponsor Theresa Comeaux Touchet led the team in this historic feat, along with Extreme Alum Chloe Landry and Choreographer Jesse Hernandez.