Madeleine (Mal) Pope Broussard
ABBEVILLE — Madeleine (Mal) Pope Broussard, a long-time resident of Abbeville, La went to be with her Lord on Sunday, September 13, 2020. She was born on February 27, 1931 in Brooklyn, New York. She was 89 years young. The immediate family will hold a Life Celebration honoring our dearly departed Mother when COVID 19 restrictions are no longer in place. Everyone’s thoughts and prayers have been deeply appreciated by the Broussard family. We feel truly blessed.
She is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Eddie John Broussard; four wonderful children, Jeanine Broussard Matte, Stephen Wayne Broussard and his wife Mitzi, Brian Paul Broussard and his wife Kimberly, Michelle Broussard Hanes and her husband Steven; seven grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters, Ann Minogue and Mary Bernardi, and two brothers, Henry Pope and Edward Pope. She is also survived by sister-in laws, nieces and nephews. A very loving, supportive and special friend to our mother was Laura Hebert, who we consider extended family. They all brought such great joy, love and happiness to Madeleine. She was preceded in death by her parents Ernest and Louise Pope; one brother, Johnny; and three sisters, Jeanine, Lillie and Andre.
She served the Vermilion Parish School Board for many years. Her first position was as the Secretary to the Superintendent. Later, she served as the first Central Purchasing Agent for the School Board. She retired from this position after a long, dedicated career. Mom was always involved in and esteemed the benefits of education.
Madeleine loved God, her family, and truly enjoyed getting together with family and friends to celebrate life. She was an excellent cook and baker who passed on her phenomenal recipes. These delicious and treasured recipes will be carried on in her loving memory.
She had a wonderful smile that would light up the room and sense of humor that brought such joy to those left behind. Her words of love are forever etched in our hearts. Some of them were, “I love you just a wee bit” (with her arms stretched as much as she could), “You see my Big Eye?” (you knew you were in trouble when you heard that) and “I will shout it out from the mountain top”. Her all-time favorite adage to us all was “Remember you are loved”. For the priceless gift of her effusive love, our family is forever grateful!
We have seen God’s Promises fulfilled in each aspect of Mom’s life. We are so thankful and blessed to have had her in our lives. Her legacy to us is one of strength, perseverance and the knowledge that family is everything!