Emma Touchet Floris

Erath – Mass of Christian Burial for Emma “Maw” Lee Touchet Floris, age 80, will be held at 1:00PM on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Fr. Sensat officiating. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Lourdes Mausoleum.

Visitation will be held at Frioux-David Funeral Home of Erath on January 20, 2026 beginning at 4:00PM until 9:00Pm with a recitation of the rosary at 7:00PM. Visitation will resume on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 beginning at 8:00AM until the time of services.

Emma “Maw” Lee Touchet Floris, age 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at her home, surrounded by the love of her family.

Emma was born on March 2, 1945, in Lafayette, Louisiana. She was the beloved daughter of the late Caesar J. Touchet Sr. and Daltie “Dorothy” Touchet.

On September 26, 1961, Emma married the love of her life, Alwin Floris, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Erath, Louisiana. Together they shared 64 wonderful years of marriage, building a life rooted in love, family, and faith.

Emma, affectionately known as “Maw,” found her greatest joy in spending time with her family. She cherished casino trips with her husband, attending school and sporting events, camping, drinking coffee, listening to music, playing BINGO, and doing what she loved most—cooking and feeding those she cared for. Her home was always a place of warmth, laughter, and full plates, and her love for her family knew no bounds.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Alwin Floris; her children Patricia Fourroux, Yvonne Floris (Heriberto), Phil Floris Sr. (Shawntina), Patrick Floris, Veronica Guidry (Michael), Samantha Peltier (Roland Jr.), and Christopher Langlinais (Kim), whom she lovingly called “her adopted son.”

She also leaves behind 20 grandchildren, 13 grandchildren in-laws, 38 great-grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren in-laws, and 3 great-great-grandchildren, all of whom were a constant source of pride and joy.

Emma is also survived by her siblings Lovelace Touchet (Darlene) and Josie Forrester, along with numerous Godchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who will forever cherish her memory.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Caesar Sr. and Daltie Touchet; her great-grandson, Eden Mitchell; her siblings Clarence “Tony” Touchet, Willis Touchet Sr., and Caesar “Joe” Touchet Jr.; and her parents-in-law, Antoine and Mildred Floris.

Pallbearers will be Alwin Broussard, Bruce Fourroux, Phil “Pika” Floris II, Ridal Broussard, Derrick Fourroux, and Lovelace Touchet.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Kolby “Koko” Floris, Zachary Fourroux, Drake Guidry, Trevor Peltier, and Christopher Langlinais.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Simmie G. Soileau, NP, Dr. Philippe E. Prouet, and Southern Grace Hospice for their compassionate care and support.

Emma “Maw” Lee Touchet Floris will be remembered for her kind heart, generous spirit, and unwavering devotion to her family. Her legacy lives on through the many generations she nurtured and the countless lives she touched.

Frioux-David Funeral Home of Erath at 209 East Putnam Street (337) 937-0405 will be in charge of the arrangements.