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Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Nov. 17, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home for Tiffany Lynn Mire, 47, who died Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Crowley.
Rev. Kerry Doucet, pastor of Crossway Fellowship Church, will officiate for the services.
The family requests visiting hours Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to service time.
Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Tiffany is survived by one son, Jacob Thomas (Lanie) Mouton of Lyons Point; two grandchildren, Liam Paul Mouton and Remi Mouton; her mother, Sandra M. Nelson of Crowley; her father, Bradley J. Mire of Crowley; sister/best friend, Nicole Hollier (Shayne), sister, Adrien Nelson, sister, Megan Mire, sister, Mesha Mire all of Crowley; brother, Colt Mire of Lake Charles; step-sister, Cassie Nelson Jeans; step-brother, Shane Nelson; three godchildren, Blaze Conrad, Maci Hollier and Jayden Nelson; numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her son, Kenly Mouton; maternal grandparents, John P. and Anna Belle Matte; paternal grandparents, Preston and Agnes Mire; aunt, Jo Anna Matte.
Pallbearers will be Jacob Mouton, Blaze Conrad, Nicholas Nelson, Mason Devalcourt and Garrett Harrington.
Honorary pallbearer will be Shayne Hollier.
Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.geesey-ferguson.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home, 301 N. Avenue F, Crowley, 337-783-3313.

Main Street and the City of Crowley are hosting a couple of holiday-themed events.
Registration for the second annual Deck the Streets Christmas decorating contest for business and property owners located within the Commercial Historic District is now open.
Also, participants in the second annual Noel Trail are being sought.
For the Deck the Streets competition, downtown business and property owners, as well as civic groups, will have the ability to let their creative and competitive spirits shine while keeping the Christmas spirit alive in Historic Downtown.
Participating businesses are asked to keep a traditional theme in mind when decorating with the goal of transforming the downtown commercial area into “a scene from a Hallmark movie,” said Janie Morrison, Main Street director.
Prizes will be awarded for first place - $500; second place - $300; and third place - $100. There will also be a People’s Choice Award.
Judging will commence on Monday, Nov. 29, at 5:30 p.m. and awards will be presented the following day.
This year’s Noel Trail will run from Dec. 1 to Jan. 1, 2022, according to Morrison.
Visitors will be able to experience the beautifully decorated Historic District throughout the month of December.
“Be sure to take a drive through Historic Crowley to view the amazing display of lights and decorations on the Noel Trail starting December 1,” said Morrison.
A map will be created and available at local businesses and on social media so that visitors can follow the trail of lights.
For more information or to participate in either of these activities, contact Morrison at (337) 783-0824 or crowleymainstreet@gmail.com or Carla Lambousy at cbousy@bellsouth.net.

Community Foundation of Acadiana (CFA) and Hancock Whitney Bank have announced the 2021 Leaders in Philanthropy Award honorees for Acadia Parish — Dr. Cason and Isabella L. de la Houssaye.
Community and public service were instilled in both at a young age and together they have generously given of themselves and their gifts to Acadia Parish.
Isabella de la Houssaye served a combined 25 years of elected service in Crowley’s city government. She was Crowley’s first female mayor and worked tirelessly to create an inviting parish seat for residents, businesses and visitors.
Along with a distinguished record of public service, Mrs. de la Houssaye has dedicated her time and talent to community service for over 50 years. She served on the board of the Crowley Chamber of Commerce and has been a member since its inception. As an active member of the Crowley Rotary Club, she led the civic organization as its president from 2010-2011.
For over 50 years, Dr. de la Houssaye has been engaged in the development of the healthcare system of the community to ensure access and quality for its citizens. He generously gave of his time and skills to the board of directors of the American Legion Hospital. He has also traveled on medical missions to Haiti to deliver care to the global community.
He is passionate about the attention and care the veterans of our country receive. He has been a member of the American Legion Post 15 for over 50 years, serving as chaplain, vice commander and commander.
“To anybody that knows Mrs. de la Houssaye and her husband, Dr. Cason de la Houssaye, commitment, courage, and compassion for others comes as no surprise because those ingredients are the threads that bind this couple’s hearts together with the world around them,” said Peter John, who nominated the couple.
“They both have dedicated their time, talent, and treasure to lifetimes of service in the city of Crowley and the broader community at large in Acadia Parish, and it is difficult, if not impossible, to imagine Acadia Parish and the city of Crowley without this couple.”
Leaders In Philanthropy Awards are presented annually to outstanding individuals, couples and corporations that have supported nonprofit organizations, churches and schools through charitable giving and/or philanthropic work.
Individuals and couples are selected from each of the eight parishes of Community Foundation of Acadiana’s primary service area which includes Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary and Vermilion Parishes.
CFA welcomes nominations from the general public at www.cfacadiana.org/lip. Nominees need not be donors or have a Fund at CFA. CFA’s Past Board Members consider nominations and submit their recommendations to the CFA Board of Directors for final approval, including those proposed by any Parish Affiliate Advisory Board.