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Brenda Businelle Obituary

"But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not be faint." Isaiah 40:31. Brenda Ann Blanchard Businelle entered into the presence of our Lord Jesus, peacefully at her home surrounded by her family, on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the age of 72. She was a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Plaquemine. Brenda was a 1969 graduate of Redemptorist High School who attended business college and chose to dedicate her life to being a wife and mother, which in her own words, "God's greatest calling of my life." Visitation will be at Wilbert Funeral Home in Plaquemine on Wednesday, May 8th, from 10 a.m. until religious service at 12 p.m., conducted by Rev. Chuck Sterns. Burial will follow in Grace Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be her sons-in-law, grandsons and nephew, Michael Businelle. Brenda is survived by her husband of 53 years, Richard Joseph Businelle; their 7 children, Stacy Smith (Troy), Jessica Landry (David), Emily Mabile, Scott Businelle (Melissa), Melanie Oglesby (Ben), Janelle Primes (Rory), and Anne Chambers (Daniel); grandchildren, Ian Smith, Kurt Landry (Shannon), Kayla Rhymer (Austin), Kegan Landry (Haylee Tullier), Seth Mabile, Jude Businelle, Ana, Colin and Callen Oglesby, Elias, Ella and Ezra Primes, Emilia and Wade Chambers; great-grandchildren, Wyatt and Piper Landry; siblings, Cecile B. "Chee" McComas and Gilbert "Butch" Blanchard (Marla); sister-in-law, Elizabeth "Libby" Blanchard; and numerous nieces and nephews. Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, John Sr and Cecile Armstrong Blanchard; brother, John M. Blanchard Jr; sister, Susan B. McDonald; and grandson, Liam Ezra Primes. Brenda was very involved in her grandchildren's interests and events. Memorial donations may be made to St Jude Children's Research Hospital or Relay For Life. A very special thank you to Lila St. Amant for her constant dedication towards our mother's care. For not only being a caregiver but becoming more like a daughter to her. Also, to Comfort Care Hospice. Please share memories at www.wilbertservices.com.

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Published by The Advocate from May 5 to May 6, 2024.

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Joe Ray McCormick

May 7, 2024

Chee Chee and Butch,
I have such wonderful memories of our time together on Winnebago Street with Poppee, Mommee, Uncle John, Aunt Cecile, Bubba, and you two living in the same house. I recall that at one time Jimmy, Aunt Gilly and Uncle James lived in the garage apartment, and Ann, Aunt Eva and Uncle Leo lived across the street. This was one of the best times in my life and I thank the Lord for you all, because you were like my brothers and sister. I did not have much contact with Brenda and the younger generation, but I also have wonderful memories of visiting Ronnie and Tommie, Aunt Margie and Uncle Sam. I still tell folks about what a great war hero my Uncle Sam was and how I had a REAL Uncle Sam. I love you all and miss seeing you. Becky and I are dedicating Bibles that will be placed by the Gideons in Hotels and Motels in memory of Brenda. I regret that we will not be able to attend the funeral, but our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Joe Ray and Becky

Chee Chee

May 7, 2024

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. You will always be in my heart.

Tommy and Pat Mitchell

May 6, 2024

To Chee and Butch: Brenda´s legacy with all her children and grandchildren is what life is all about. My memories of visiting, what it seemed like every Sunday, Poppie and Mommie with your family next store are still a special to me. My sister Cathy running around with your sisters and Ronnie and I running around with Butch. Chee, you were a cool teenager. I remember spending the night and I think you were the homecoming Queen, and everyone was so excited. At our age now, it is nice to have those memories to look back on. God Bless Brenda.

Genie LeBlanc (Ganny)

May 6, 2024

So sorry for you´ll loss. Know You'll are in my thoughts & prayers. Sending prayers for comfort & peace during this difficult time of mourning. She will be deeply missed. RIP BRENDA

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