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Cynthia Brecheen Obituary

Cynthia Melugin Brecheen, a native of Ascension Parish & a resident of East Baton Rouge Parish, passed away on February 7, 2019, at home surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 66. She retired from LA DOTD after 34 years of service. She is survived by her son, Jody Paul Melugin; siblings, Patricia Hima & husband George, Johnnie Melugin Jr. & wife Jeannine, Michael Melugin Sr. & wife Cindy; stepchildren, Lisa Payne & husband Jay, & Lee Brecheen; step-grandson, Zack Payne & wife Delaina; step-granddaughter, Jamisyn Payne. She was known as Nannie to many, but especially to all her nieces & nephews, Larry Babin, Rachel Campo, Michael Jr., Joshua & Meghan Melugin; & MawMaw Nannie to all her great-nieces & great-nephews, Christa Clift, Hannah Puryear, Gabriel & Noah Babin, Landon, Jaycee & Jaydon Campo, Alyse, Kane & Dani Melugin. She is preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Brecheen & her parents, Johnnie "Pat" & Gloria Melugin. Family & friends are invited to attend visitation, which will be held at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA, on Sunday, February 10, 2019, from 5:00PM to 8:00PM. Visitation will resume at Greenoaks Funeral Home, on Monday, February 11, 2019, from 9:00AM until the time of funeral services at 10:00AM. Burial will immediately follow at Greenoaks Memorial Park.

Published by The Advocate from Feb. 8 to Feb. 11, 2019.
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So very sorry to the family of this beautiful lady. Patricia I know your heart is broken, but realize you now have your own precious Angel watching down over you. You've been through so much but God will see you through this as he always has. My love & prayers go out to you and your family.

Brenda McMahon-Fife

February 11, 2019

We are so very sorry for your loss. Prayers to all of the family.

Lloyd & Sharon Hebert

February 11, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for you. Love, Sarah Boudreaux

February 10, 2019

I was saddened to hear that Cindy passed away. It was a pleasure working with her at DOTD for many years . My thoughts & prayers are with your family.

Rhonda Bueche

February 10, 2019

We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to all of Cynthia's family and close friends, as we know she had many. She always greeted us with that big smile and a big hello! What a genuinely sweet and caring person she was to so many. She will be sadly missed ~ greatly. All our love and prayers goes out to the family.
Neal and Connie Bourque

CONNIE BOURQUE

February 9, 2019

My sympathy goes to Cindy's family during this sad time. Cindy was a friend to all, always with a smile, she will be missed by many. She was my friend. Condolences to all for your loss.

Shirley Whittington

February 9, 2019

To the family of Cynthia Melugin Brecheen, I'm so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to you and your family at this most difficult time. May the God who comforts us give you the strength and courage to endure. 1 Thesalonians 4:14.

February 9, 2019

Jan Wood

February 9, 2019

So sorry for your loss Cindy was a very sweet person always had something nice to say she will be surely missed. Keeping the family in my prayers.

Joyce Coston

February 8, 2019

Please know that so many others share your grief and are praying in behalf of the family. May God provide the needed comfort and support from relatives and friends during your time of mourning and beyond.

February 8, 2019

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