Mary Alice Broussard Obituary

Mary Alice Herrington Broussard of Baton Rouge died Thursday, November 29, 2012, at Carpenter House after a short illness. Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on January 16, 1925, she was a life-long resident of Baton Rouge. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert H. Broussard, Sr., her son, Robert H. Broussard, Jr., her brothers, Oscar, Leo and Elmo Herrington, and son-in-law, W. E. "Bill" Hubbs. She is survived by daughters, Rita Broussard Hubbs of St. Augustine, Florida and Anita Broussard Hima of Denver, Colorado, eight grandchildren, Gerald Hubbs, Jimmy Hubbs, Kevin Hubbs, Robert Hubbs, Ricky Broussard, Rene Broussard Jahkne, Tammy Broussard Bloyde, and Dale Broussard; and 15 great-grandchildren. Special thanks to the staffs at Flannery Oaks Guest House, Ochsner Hospital and Carpenter House. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Carpenter House are welcome. Memorial celebration to be held at Flannery Oaks Guest House on Sunday, December 9, 2012, at 2 p.m.

Published by The Advocate from Nov. 30 to Dec. 9, 2012.
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Anita, thoughts and prayers for comfort for you and Rita and your families in the passing of your mother.

Sue Harrington Talley

December 6, 2012

Please accept my condolences. I am sorry for your loss. May the memorries you have of Mary sustain you. (Psalms 55:22)

December 6, 2012

Rita, May precious memories of your mom be with you always. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless. Ann

Ann Junod

December 4, 2012

Rita, Prayers for you, your mother and all her family. She was lucky to have you for a daughter - I wish I could have met her. Love, Patti

Patti Dorrell

December 3, 2012

Ms Mary Alice was a wonderful joy to be around. It was my honor to take care of her. She was truly an angel on Earth. I will miss seeing her smiling face. God bless

Tracy Lott

December 1, 2012

Rita and Anita so sorry to hear of the passing of you mom. She was a wonderful lady. My heart is so heavy. May God give you comfort and strength through this difficult time.

Pat Jenkins

December 1, 2012

The love and many memories will comfort you and your family through this difficult time. God bless you and your family, Rita.

Jean Viscariello

December 1, 2012

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