Name: Visitation for Emelda Skinner Brousseau
Start: 2023-02-10T15:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-02-10T16:00:00.000Z
Location: First Street PW United Methodist Church

On Monday, January 30, 2023, Emelda Skinner Brousseau, 97, was called home to glory. Emelda was born on August 30, 1925 in Donaldsonville, Louisiana and eventually settled in New Orleans, Louisiana. In 1951, Emelda married the love of her life, William Brousseau. Emelda leaves to cherish her memories her five children Darryl (Lucinda), Glenn (Jessica-deceased), William (Yvonne), Michael (Donna), and Marie Brousseau; one sister Delores Smith; one sister-in-law Sharon Triche; six grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, one great- great grandchild and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Emelda was preceded in death by her parents Leola Wheeler and Solomon Skinner; eight siblings Richard Perry, Lawrence Triche, Gustavia Singleton, Helen Perry, Edward Triche, Warren Skinner, Henry Skinner, and Washington Skinner. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers and members of First Street PW United Methodist Church, also priest and parishioners of St. Katherine Drexel Catholic Church, St. Cyprian-Holy Comforter Catholic Church (Washington, D.C.), St. Joan of Arc Church (Reserve, LA), The Renaissance Church, and St Jude. Church (Allen, TX), also employees of Morris Bart Law Firm, AKD Law Firm, New Orleans Saints and Pelicans Organizations, Social Security Administration, VA Medical Center, Office of Hearings and Appeals (Dallas, TX), and L & D Family Services are invited to attend the Funeral Service honoring the life of Mrs. Emelda S. Brousseau at First Street PW United Methodist Church, 2309 Dryades Street, New Orleans, LA 70113 on Friday, February 10, 2023 at 10:00 am. Visitation will be held at the church beginning at 9:00 am until 10:00 am. Pastor Ronald Southall will be the officiating minister. Internment: St. Joseph #2 Cemetery, 220 Washington Ave., New Orleans, LA 70115. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave., New Orleans, LA 70125. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook, share memories, and condolences for the family. Please visit https://www.Facebook.com/FirsrStreetPWUMC for First Street Peck Wesley Live Stream.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Feb. 8, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Emelda Brousseau

Sponsored by Rhodes Funeral Home - Washington Avenue.

10 Entries

Barbara and Lee Allen, Denver

February 25, 2023

We are so saddened by the loss of Mrs. Emelda, our dear family, neighbor, friend and loved one. She was the best mother, and in turn had the best children, who made sure that she was cared for, nurtured and loved to her last day and beyond. It was a joy to visit her on each of our return trips to New Orleans over the last 50 plus years. We loved her laughter and her joyous description of how much her sons and daughter meant to her. They were her every thought! Each of her children knew how hard she had worked and how much she had sacrificed to ensure that they had successful and wonderful lives. Mrs. Emelda, we loved you! We enjoyed listening to the many stories that our brother-in-law, Michael, would often share of his mother and her love for him and his siblings. Glenn, Darryl, Billy, Michael and Princess, please accept our deepest sympathy in this huge loss. God has blessed you with 97 years of loving, being loved, and caring for an extraordinary mother! May God continue to bless you and the family as you carry on her legacy!

Jules S McClain

February 12, 2023

To William Brousseau and the family and friends of Mrs Emelda; Please accept my sincere condolences for the passing of your loved one. May God grant you peace and strength at this most difficult time.

Constance Adams-Sarah

February 10, 2023

Send my deepest sympathy and prayers for strength during this time for the family.

Everett Johnson

February 9, 2023

LOVE AND CONDOLENCES FROM THE JOHNSON FAMILY. WE ARE SO THANKFUL TO GOD FOR ALL HIS BLESSINGS BESTOWED UPON US AS WE GATHER FOR ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL HOMECOMING

Aaron Wilson

February 9, 2023

Marie, you are so blessed to have had such a tremendous mom... My heartfelt condolences to you and your family.

Aaron Wilson

February 9, 2023

Marie, you´re so blessed to have had such a tremendous mom... My heartfelt condolences to you and your family.

MARCIA JALVIA MINGO & The JALVIA FAMILY

February 9, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Brenda C. Cantrell

February 8, 2023

Mrs. Brousseau was family, before she became my next door neighbor. Porch talks, kitchen window talks, swing talks, front/back yard talks all made her my surrogate grandmother. Her humorous yet loving wisdom helped me even when she struggled with health issues. I will cherish my memories with my brother-in-law´s mother. My condolences to all of her family.
Brenda Cruell Cantrell, Texas

Karen Wilson Joseph

February 8, 2023

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

LINDA AUGUST ADAMS DEGRUY

February 8, 2023

OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN IS THE GREAT COMFORTER. HE WILL COMFORT EACH OF YOU.
LINDA, RICHARD AND SHAWN ADAMS.

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