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Deanna Reed Broussard
1943 - 2022
Deanna Reed Broussard
1943 - 2022
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Deanna Dale Reed Broussard, 79 years old, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022. She was born on September 10, 1943 to Wesley and Amy Fontenot Reed in Mamou, LA.
Deanna met the love of her life, Thomas Broussard, in high school. They were married in 1964 while Thomas was in the Navy stationed in Mayport, Florida. They resided in Lake Charles and she worked at Memorial Hospital until her daughters were born. She was a stay at home mother until her children were in middle school. She returned to work at Memorial Hospital then went to McNeese State Univ. and obtained her Master’s Degree in Education. She taught middle school English at Moss Bluff Middle School then S. J. Welsh Middle School. After she retired from the Calcasieu Parish School System, she worked at City of Faith until its closing. She enjoyed retirement years with her husband, daughters, and grandchildren.
Those left to cherish her memory are, her husband,Thomas; daughter, Shelly Gilbert; and grandchildren, Presley and Aubrey Gilbert & Chandler and Gabriel Mallett; brothers, Dean and Francis Reed and sister, Debbie McCown.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Amy Fontenot Reed; father, Wesley Reed; daughter, Deana Broussard Mallett; granddaughter, Avery Kate Mallett; and her brothers, Donald and Vincent Reed.
Her funeral service will be held at 11:30 AM on Thursday, December 22, 2022 in the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel. Msgr. Jace Eskind will preside. Burial will follow in Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Thursday morning from 10:00 AM until the start of the service at 11:30 AM, with a rosary being recited at 11:00 AM. Pallbearers are Dr. Michael Brown, Dr. Timothy Gilbert, Gabriel Mallett, Darren Reed, Derrick Reed, and Kendall Styron.
The family would like to give special thanks to the wonderful and compassionate care given by Heart of Hospice, Tina Richard and all the caregivers, and her physicians: Dr. Michael Brown, Dr. Timothy Gilbert, Dr. Ben Williams and Dr. Tommy Mulhearn.
Memorial donations may be made to the Lewey Body Dementia Association.
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Gabriel Mallett
December 22, 2022
Such an amazing mother, grandmother, wife, sister, and friend. We all miss you and you’ll live in our hearts forever.❤
Crystal Smith Harper
December 21, 2022
Sending my love and prayers for the family. Mrs. Broussard was my teacher in middle school & she was my favorite of all. Always had kind words to say & positive thoughts for everyone. May God bless you and yours through these difficult & sad times. Crystal Smith Harper
Jimmy Cureton
December 20, 2022
Tommy: Sorry to hear of Deanna's passing. If there is anything we can do, please let us know.
Susy Courville
December 19, 2022
Deanna, I remember when you were our secretary LCMH, you ran a tight ship and you were a joy to work with always smiling and seldom mad. Always taking about your family and how much you loved them. We met again when you were a teacher at SJ and my girls were there. How you loved to teach. I am positively sure that you are telling Jesus how the cow ate the cabbage and He is giving you Is wisdom. Rest in peace my friend your life was all you wanted it to be a more.
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Brian and Paula Mallett
December 19, 2022
Mr. Thomas I am so sorry to hear about about Mrs. Deanna passing.You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dionne Robicheaux
December 19, 2022
Mrs. Deanna was a beautiful soul. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers ❤. Sincerely, Dionne & Rick Robicheaux & Myrtle Mallett
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