Mary C. Batiste December 25, 1956 – May 22, 2019 Share this obituary Send Flowers Sign Guestbook| Send Sympathy Card CECILIA ~ Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 1, 2019 at a 12:00 p.m. Liturgy of the Word in Evangeline Memorial Gardens Chapel in Carencro for Mary C. Batiste, age 62, the former Mary Christine Broussard, who passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at her residence in Cecilia. Interment will be in Evangeline Memorial Gardens in Carencro. Ms. Batiste was a native of Lafayette and lived most of her life in Cecilia where she was a parishioner of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church.
She was employed with Guidry’s Seafood in Henderson for seventeen years. She was a hardworking woman who loved spending time with her family, especially her grandkids, and enjoyed cooking for those she loved. Survivors include two daughters, Wilburnette “P-Shot” Broussard of Lafayette, Michelle Broussard and spouse, Adrienne Brown (also a caregiver), of Cecilia; eight grandchildren, Brian Broussard, Bryson Broussard, Sr., Vontelly Broussard, Hector Broussard, Jaelon Broussard, Damien Bernard, Chanisha Batiste and Nakizha Broussard; twelve great grandchildren; her very, very close friend and caregiver, Leroy Williams of Cecilia; three brothers, Wilson J. Breaux, Sr., Wilbert Breaux, Paul Breaux, Jr.; and three sisters, Rose A. Breaux, Linda Bernard and Georgina F. Lawrence; one aunt, Iletha Broussard; and two sisters-in-law, Odelia Breaux and Dorothy Breaux.
She loved each and every one of her niece’s, nephew’s, and great nieces and nephews and also a special goodbye to her niece, best friend, and PNC and crime, Dorothy Calais. She was preceded in death by her parents, David Broussard and Agnes Felix Breaux; her husband, James Batiste; one daughter, Angie Portalis; one grandchild, Bless Bella Broussard; two brothers, James David Broussard, Willie Breaux; and four sisters, Lilly Mae Calais, Josie Mae Zenon, Dorothy Mae Reubin and Annabelle Broussard. A rosary will be prayed at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed from 8:00 a.m. Saturday until service time on Saturday. Pallbearers will be Bryson Broussard, Sr., Hector Broussard, Damien Bernard, Jaelon Broussard, Christopher Breaux and Wendell Bernard. Honorary pallbearers will be Tyrone Felix, Wilson Breaux, Jr., Lewis Breaux, Curley Calais, Melvin Broussard, Dee’Drick Lawrence, Paul Breaux, Jr., Wilbert Breaux, Wilson Breaux, Sr., and Lee Allen Gary.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to everyone who would have loved to visit but could not, for the overwhelming amount of support, phone calls and prayers. The family would also like to send their deepest appreciation to Hospice of Acadiana for their excellent care and compassion during illness. Melancon Funeral Home, Evangeline Memorial Gardens Chapel, 4117 N. University Ave.
, Carencro, (337) 896-3232, is in charge of arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Saturday, June 01, 2019 8:00 AM Melancon Funeral Home Chapel 4117 N. University Ave. Carencro, Louisiana 70520 Get Directions on Google Maps Rosary Saturday, June 01, 2019 9:30 AM Melancon Funeral Home Chapel 4117 N. University Ave.
Carencro, Louisiana 70520 Get Directions on Google Maps Liturgy of the Word Saturday, June 01, 2019 12:00 PM Melancon Funeral Home Chapel 4117 N. University Ave.
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