Mary Doucet Broussard

Mary Doucet Broussard passed away in Orange, Texas on February 24, 2019 surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born in 1930 in Church Point, Louisiana to parents, Julian Doucet and Louisa Johnson Doucet and was one of four sisters and five brothers. She moved with her family to Crowley, Louisiana at an early age where she later met the love of her life, Otis Broussard. They were married and spent the next 65 years together.

Mary was a wonderful loving wife, mother, grandma, great grandma, and great great grandma. She was always quick with a smile and witty comments.

She and Otis spent many years together in the ministry. She was a strong, stalwart companion and pastor’s wife who served as his counselor, partner and best friend. She was a true example of a faithful, devoted wife and servant of God. She also loved making trips to Colorado and California to see and experience God’s creation in all its beauty.

Loved by all who knew her, “Miss Mary” was a great listener, advice giver and friend. She was also a remarkable cook whose specialties included gumbo, dirty rice, meat balls and scratch made cakes.

Survivors include her sons, Noland, Sr. and wife Kathy and Nelson and wife Gwen; her grandchildren, Mishelle Broussard Rich and husband Brian, Daniel Broussard, Kevin Broussard and wife Chelsey; her great-grandchildren, Bradley Larkin, Andrew Carr, Tyler Broussard, Kacie Broussard, and Ava Broussard; her one great, great grandchild, Andie Rae Carr; her siblings, Camey Doucet and wife Deanna, George Doucet and wife Marsha, and Lydia Sims and husband Roy; and her many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her spouse Otis Broussard; her grandson, Noland Jr.; her parents, Julian and Louisa Doucet; and her siblings Freddie Doucet, Charles Doucet, Joe Doucet, Alice Broussard, and Lucy Chevalon.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 28, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Pastor Scott McIntosh. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Pallbearers are Brian Rich, Bradley Larkin, Daniel Broussard, Kevin Broussard, Tyler Broussard and Mark Doucet.

The family would like to extend a very special thanks to KeKe, Brenda, Jamie, and Nicole for their superb loving care to Mary in her last months. Also a special thanks to all the nurses and staff at Southeast Texas Hospice for all the amazing love and care.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donation be made in Mary’s honor to Southeast Texas Hospice, 912 West Cherry Avenue, Orange, Texas 77630.