Carencro, LA – The close-knit community of Carencro is grappling with profound sorrow following the sudden death of 30-year-old Tanasha T. Faulk on December 6, 2025, at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center. As the daughter of renowned former LSU and NFL running back Kevin Faulk, Tanasha’s passing marks a heartbreaking second loss for the family, coming just four years after the death of her younger sister, Kevione, in 2021 at age 19.
Born on January 23, 1995, to Kevin Troy Faulk and Latisha Clark Faulk, Tanasha was a lifelong resident of Carencro and a devoted parishioner of Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church. A 2014 graduate of Carencro High School, she was celebrated for her vibrant spirit, generosity, and deep commitment to family. Tanasha found immense joy in motherhood, cherishing her three daughters—Ava Shelvin, Jornell Zenon, and Jaida Louis—whom she proudly watched grow and thrive. Her love extended to holidays, birthdays, family gatherings, and Mardi Gras celebrations, where she often expressed her passion through cooking meals that brought loved ones together.
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Remembered for her kindness, laughter, and ability to create a sense of home, Tanasha’s legacy is one of unwavering love and light. She shared a close bond with her companion of five years, Isaac Louis, and is survived by her parents; sister Tionne Lewis; brothers Tavion Faulk and Kevin Faulk III; nephews Zaylen Gradney, Ezekiel Faulk, and PJ; grandmother Gloria Clark and her husband Peter Francis; along with numerous aunts, uncles, and extended family members. Tanasha was preceded in death by her sister Kevione Tronsha Faulk, infant brother Kevin Faulk Jr., paternal grandparents Gerald Faulk Sr. and Mary Vivian Hebert Faulk, maternal grandfather Harold Sam, and other relatives.
The news of her unexpected passing has reverberated beyond Carencro, drawing condolences from the NFL community and fans of her father’s storied career with the New England Patriots and LSU Tigers. Kevin Faulk, a local football icon, has received an outpouring of support as the family endures this repeated tragedy.
Funeral services will honor Tanasha with a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, located at 410 N. Michaud St. in Carencro. Visitation will begin at 8:00 a.m. at the church, with interment to follow at Evangeline Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Msgr. Ronald Broussard will officiate, accompanied by musical selections from Jimmy Joubert.
As tributes continue to emerge on social media and local platforms, Tanasha’s story underscores the fragility of life and the enduring bonds of family and community. Her memory will live on through her daughters and the countless lives she touched with her warmth and devotion.