Venola Rose Broussard

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, January  4, 2023   at St. James Chapel in Esther honoring the life of Venola Rose Broussard, 84, who died Sunday, January 1, 2023.  She will be laid to rest at Esther Community Cemetery with Reverend Emmanuel Fernandez officiating the services.  Pallbearers will be Mark Broussard, Brady Broussard, Tyler Broussard, Jude Broussard, Kent Broussard and Chris White.  Honorary pallbearers will be Dwaine Broussard, Seth White and Jordan Credeur.

Venola worked alongside her husband Mark, trapping nutria and working cattle for years. They also owned Broussard's Grocery for 12 years, now known as Palmetto Country Store in Mouton Cove. She was a retired VPSB bus driver, a member of the Cattle Women Association, and a faithful Catholic parishioner of St. James Chapel in Esther. She was a very good cook and you could not go to her house without hearing her famous words, "Eat, Eat!"  She will be dearly missed!

She is survived by by her daughter, Denise B. White (Chris); five sons, Mark Broussard (Patricia), Brady Broussard, Dwaine Broussard (Mia), Jude Broussard (Darlene) and Kent Broussard (Raquel); twelve grandchildren, Kristi Roy (Justin), Katie Broussard (Laura), Seth White (Kristen), Whitney Credeur (Jordan), Valerie Trahan (Seth), Amy Broussard, Heidie Istre (Shea), Jake Broussard, Bethany Barras (Nick), Tyler Broussard (Bailey), Travis Broussard, Alexis Broussard; twenty-one great grandchildren; three sisters, Mavis Faulk, Waveel Sagrera (Austin), Rita Mason (Jerry); and one brother, P. J. Broussard (Judy).

She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Mark E. Broussard; and her parents, Preston and Wilda Broussard.

The family requests that visiting hours be observed at St. James Chapel in Esther - 21125 LA Hwy 333, Abbeville, on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 from 9:00 AM until time of services. A rosary will be prayed at 11:00 AM.

The family would like to thank Hospice of Acadiana and nurse, Seth Porche for the care and compassion given over the last couple of months. Thanks also to Liz Stelly, a family friend, for helping out and cooking for the family. Thanks to all the family and friends for all the love and support, and a special thanks to her granddaughter, Whitney Credeur for all the love and support given while taking care of Mawmaw.  A special thank you to Earl Seaux, for providing such beautiful music and singing during the funeral mass.  Your time and love have helped us honor her memory in a very special way.

A reception to follow at Frontline Park, Highway 82 in Mouton Cove.