Melise Marie Broussard
August 6, 1926 ~ January 13, 2023
ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11:00 AM on Monday, January 16, 2023 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, honoring the life of Melise Marie Meaux Broussard, age 96, who passed Friday, January 13, 2023 at Abbeville General Hospital surrounded by her family. She was laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Fr. Charles Esuaiko officiating the services.
Melise graduated from SLI with B.A. in education. Survived living in a house with five teenagers at one time. She was a teacher for 25 years, a farmer’s/teacher’s wife and doting grandmother. Her hobbies included reading, travel, music and corresponding with French relatives. She also enjoyed collecting and refinishing antiques. She loved spending time traveling and going on vacation with many trips to Canada, Europe and Mexico. She also took many tours throughout the U.S.
She is survived by her sons, Gerald A. Broussard and Winston C. Broussard; daughters, Denise B. Purvis and Claire A. Broussard; 13 grandchildren; and 35 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester J. Broussard; son, Barton John Broussard; and brothers, D.J. Meaux and Dave Meaux.
Visitation was observed at Vincent Funeral Home in Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St. Melise’s children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were joined by extended family and friends to share stories, hugs and celebrate her life.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, (337) 893-4661.