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Mellie Broussard Obituary
Mrs. Mellie Marie Broussard, 65, of Biloxi, MS, died Saturday, November 10, 2007, in Biloxi.
Mrs. Broussard was born in Eastabuchie, MS and had been a lifelong resident of Biloxi. A very caring and loving mother, she was the pillar of her family and friends where she was considered the matriarch. Mrs. Broussard was the owner/operator of a personal care home for 13 years on Howard Avenue prior to Hurricane Katrina, after which she relocated to Iroquois Street. She was the source of help and support to many family members and friends. She was a member of St. Michaels Catholic Church in Biloxi.
Mrs. Broussard was preceded in death by her second husband, Benny Gene Gray; two children, Benny Gray and Brandy Gray; stepson, David Thomas Gray; three sisters, Ruth Marvel, Leah Baney and Grace Hesler; and five brothers, Melvin C. Hesler, Jr., Davis Donald Hesler, James Gordon Hesler, Charles "Jack" Hesler, and David Milton Hesler.
Survivors include two daughters, Mona Broussard Hester and Yvette Dee Patricelli; two sons, Armond John Broussard, Jr. and Michael Dean Broussard; her first husband, Armond John Broussard, Sr.; two stepdaughters, Debra Jean Franklin and Tina Marie Bond; four stepsons, Gerald Wayne Gray, Darrell Gene Gray, Jeffery Neal Gray and Brandon Garrett Gray; two sisters, Patsy Gail Green and Kathrine Alton; one brother, Larry C. Hesler; six grandchildren, James O'Neal Hester, III, Jenna Mia Marie Hester, Ava Jolie Marie Broussard, Ian David Stoufflet, Anna Nicole Marie Patricelli, Kelcie Renee' Broussard, and her great-grandson, James O'Neal Hester, IV.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 14, 2007, at 11 a.m. at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue, in Biloxi where friends may visit one hour before service time. Interment will follow in D'Iberville Memorial Park.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mellie Broussard
Ray & Anna Craven
November 16, 2007
Michael, Angie & their beautiful girl Kelcie!
Raymond and I want to let you all know that we are sorry for your loss. Anything we can do? We are here for the three of you. Just call us anytime day or night. And Kelcie can stay anytime that she wants or ya'll need her too to help her grief. She is safe with us.
Linda Davis
November 16, 2007
Armond,Mona,Yvette and Michael. I do know that we all lost a wonderful person. She will be missed by all. Her memory will always be with us. Sent with love, Aunt Linda and Aunt Kathy
Delores Jenkins Carroll
November 16, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
JESSICA HOKAMP
November 14, 2007
LOSING A MOTHER IS ONE OF THE HARDEST THINGS TO ENDURE.I KNOW THE PAIN BUT STAY STRONG GOD WILL LEAD YOU THROUGH IT AS SHE HOLDS HIS HAND. MY PRAYERS AND LOVE GO TO YOU ALL
Tracy "Gollott" Pratt
November 14, 2007
I just wanted you all to know how sorry I am to your about your Mom.
I know what it is like to lose that person in your life who you know will always be there for you.
I am sure that time will make the hurt ease and your memories will last forever. She will be watching over all of you. Micheal, Angie, Kelcie and Yvette my prayers are with y'all and the rest of your family.
Lora Hesler
November 14, 2007
Mona,Michael,Yvette and Armond,Was very shocked to hear about your mom.If there is one thing I know it is that she gave all of yall alot of wonderful memories, that you will cherish for the rest of your life. My heart goes out to yall and all are in my prayers. Remember that all 4 of yall were and will always be blessed to have the mother that you did, alot of people never get that chance in life and yall were very BLESSED for Mellie was a SPECIAL MOTHER to yall. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
Lisa Waldrop
November 14, 2007
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007
Judy DeRouen
November 14, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.Marie will be sadly missed.
TERI CLARK
November 13, 2007
ARMOND,MONA.VETT.MICHAEL,IM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOST..I LOVED YOUR MOM SO MUCH WE GO BACK WAY BACK I'LL NEVER FORGET HER..SHE WAS LIKE A MOM TO ME AT TIMES..AND TO EVERYONE ELSE WHO CAME TO HER HOME.I LOVE YALL...TAKE CARE
Kelcie Renee Broussard
November 13, 2007
Nanny, I don't know what I'm going to do without you. You were always my hero no matter what. Every direction in my room reminds me of you, and I am so thankful of all the memories we shared like making crafts, writing, and sewing. I'm glad that you give me the strength to look for the good in everything.
Steven Barber
November 13, 2007
to armond and the rest of the family,my deepest condolences.i lost my mom two weeks ago. so i know the what your going through.ya'll remember the good times.god bless
Mary Edna King
November 12, 2007
Our condolences to the family for your loss. Marie took care of our precious Mother for almost six years. Our love and prayers are with all of you.
Mary Edna and the Fayard Family
Monique Fink
November 12, 2007
My Dear cousins, there is no greater pain than losing a loved one. But in time the pain will be replaced with memories that you will never forget. I have many fond memories of Aunt Marie, growing up she was a constant in our lives.She will continue to guide you in your heart. May God be with you all. I love you all.
Lillian Gray
November 12, 2007
Mona,Yvette, Armond and Michael...Your Mother and I go back many years. She was a wonderful daughter-in-law as well as a good friend. I will miss her, and I will be praying for all of you. May God keep you in His care.
Grandma Gray, St Martin
Patty Gray
November 12, 2007
Mona, Yvette, Armond and Michael, Always remember we loved your Mother very much. Our Love and Prayers are with you all at this time. Pete, Patty, Sarah and Amanda Gray. St. Martin
Brenda Lovelace
November 12, 2007
My dearest friend...You have always been such a huge part of my life. We've been through lots of good times and bad, tears and laughter. Your happiness now will be forever and ever. May you rest in the tender loving arms of our Savior....Mona, Yvette, Armond ,Michael and A.J. My love and prayers to you all.
Brenda Gray Lovelace D'Iberville, MS
Tina Koval
November 12, 2007
We are so very saddened by Ms. Marie's death. We will miss her very much. Although God called her home early and her death is so painful, her addition to heaven must have been met with great joy! God must have a special reward for her with all the kindness and love she showed his people while here on earth. She was my mother's caretaker for the past year and we were just lucky enough to get to know and love her. Yvette, Mona, you both have her same beautiful heart....God Bless and Keep You All!
Susan Koval Maher
November 12, 2007
Ms. Marie cared very deeply for my mother, Anna M. Koval. Our whole family felt like she was part of our famiy as well. She will be missed very much. Our deepest sympathy to your family.
Michelle Broadus
November 12, 2007
Our deepest sympathy to you Mona, Yvette, Armond, Michael, and AJ, you know growing up Mrs Marie was like a mother to PC and she will be deeply missed, what a great caring woman she was, god truly has him an angel now!! we love all of you and we are here for you if you need us, remember this, to be absent from the body is to be present with the lord, all our love, Pc, Michelle, Destinee and Christian!!
Betty Janssen
November 12, 2007
I'm so sorry to about your mother, I always enjoyed visiting with her.
My sympathy goes out to both of you girls and also to you Michael and of course to you Armond,Kathy and Ava.
Hattie Paulette Laffoon
November 12, 2007
Marie was the most selfless person I ever knew.. Her love and caring for others will be her legecy to her children and grandchildren.. She will be missed but not forgotten..
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