Melba Roche Broussard

Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 8, 2023 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home for Melba Roche Broussard, 81, who died Sunday, April 2, 2023 at 11:40 p.m. surrounded by her loving family.
Deacon Bryan Istre will officiate for the services. The family requests visiting hours Friday from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to service time. A rosary will be recited Friday at 6 p.m. by the Ladies Rosary Group of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Survivors include two daughters, Ann Mire (Steve) of Crowley, Melanie Broussard of Lafayette; one son, Christopher Broussard (Katie) of Greenville, SC; one daughter-in-law, Debbie C. Broussard of Loxley, AL; 13 grandchildren, Justin Mire, David Mire (Martha), Katherine M. Grannemann (Nathan), Mallory M. Kebodeaux (Ethan), Natalie Mire, Matthew Mire (Maddie), Cody Barousse (fiancé, Terryn), Nicholas Broussard (Heather), Chad Broussard (fiancé, Elizabeth), Brandon Broussard (Alli), Brianna B. Tosh (Caleb), Ryan Broussard, and Tyler Broussard; 14 great-granchildren; one brother, Rudy Roche (Stacey) of Lonoke, AR; two brothers-in-law, Dale Broussard (Grace) and Lynn Broussard (Carole Ann) both of Abbeville.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Larry G. Broussard; one son, Gary Broussard; sister-in-law, Lynda Roche.
Pallbearers will be Mrs. Melba’s grandsons.
The family wishes to thank Lamm Hospice, especially Ashley F., Katina B., and Therasa P. for their compassionate care of Mrs. Melba these last few weeks. Also, a thank you to her sitters, Yvonne, Katrina, Kat, Brittney, and Cathy.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Ladies Altar Society, 901 East Elm Street, Crowley, LA 70526.
Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.geesey-ferguson.com
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home, 301 North Avenue F, Crowley, LA 70526, 337-783-3313.