Edna Marie Broussard (Daigle) was born March 22, 1937 to Rennie and Sedonie Daigle in Lacassine, LA. She passed away on March 20, 2021, just two days before her 84th birthday, peacefully in her home. She was the second oldest of 4 children, she and her siblings Dorthy, Rennie Joseph and Ervin grew up in Lacassine with their mother after her father passed away when she was very young. Edna had to grow up quickly to help around the house and take care of her younger brothers. Her hard work ethic she developed during her young years became a cornerstone to her character.
Edna met the love of her life, Eugene Broussard, at the Clover Club in Lacassine when she was just 17 after Eugene got out of the Army. They were married in July 1953 and moved to Lake Charles shortly after. Their favorite pastimes were speaking Cajun French to each other, going dancing, listening to Cajun music, and spending time with their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. They were married for 58 years before his passing in July of 2011. They had 4 children, Arnold, Anthony, Angela, and Allene. They moved to Houston, TX to raise their children and settle down. She stayed home to care for her children and made extra money ironing and cleaning homes. She looked for ways to care for others everywhere she went. She clothed, fed, provided groceries, and toys for anyone that was in need. Her generosity knew no end, even if her fiances were meager.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Broussard, and brother, Ervin Daigle. She is survived by her sister, Dorthy Daigle, brother, Rennie Joseph Daigle, son, Arnold Broussard, son and daughter in law, Anthony and Marie Broussard, daughter and son in law, Angela and Herbert Bracknell, daughter and son in law, Allene and Eric Lacy, 9 grandchildren, and 18 great grandchildren.
A viewing for Edna will be at Brookside Funeral Home (13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston TX 77039) on Thursday, March 25 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm, with a Rosary at 7:00 pm. Funeral service will be on Friday, March 26 at 2:00 pm.
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