Erath - A Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Perfay Broussard, the former Lillian Hebert, 93, will be held at 1:00PM on Saturday, September 17, 2011 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Erath with Fr. Bill Melancon officiating. Visitation will be held at David Funeral Home of Abbeville on Friday, September 16, 2011 from 12:00PM until 9:00 PM. Visitation will resume on Saturday, September 17, 2011 from 8:00AM until the time of the services. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Lourdes Mausoleum. A native of Abbeville and a resident of Erath, Mrs. Broussard passed away at ll:15AM on Thursday, September 15, 2011 at a local hospital. Even though she stood just under five feet tall, Mrs. Broussard made up in heart what she lacked in height. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Known for her gentle spirit, she dedicated her life to raising and caring for her husband, children and grandchildren. In her free time, Mrs. Broussard enjoyed sewing, quilting and cooking for her family. Even in her later years, it was a common sight to see her working in her yard and gardening, hobbies she enjoyed and took pride in. Mrs. Broussard especially took delight in having a toe-tapping good time, dancing to Cajun and French music with her husband and dance partner of almost 75 years. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters and a parishioner at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Mrs. Broussard and her husband participated for many years in Woodmen of the World and Farm Bureau activities. She also enjoyed helping to preserve her Cajun-French heritage for future generations. Survivors include her husband Perfay Broussard; two daughters, Ann Clostio and her husband Gerald of Abbeville, and Nellie Broussard of Erath; one daughter-in-law, Jane Broussard of Erath; two sisters, Lelia Shaw of Los Angeles, California and Philoman Suire of Abbeville; 10 grandchildren, Mark Broussard and his wife Shelly, Eric Clostio and his wife Dawn, Scott Clostio and his wife Jacquelyn, Trent Clostio and his wife Kay, Cody Clostio and his wife Halley, James "Buddy" Clostio and his wife Sharon, Chris Clostio Saxby, Jason Broussard and his wife Laurie, Amy Broussard LeBlanc and her husband Lance and Seth Broussard; 18 great-grandchildren and one 1 great-great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her son, Howard Broussard; her parents Mr. and Mrs. Stanislaus Hebert; three sisters, Alphosine Bares, Angeline Hebert and Louise Broussard; and five brothers, Claude Hebert, Raymond Hebert, Wilton Hebert, Alton Hebert and Louis Hebert. Serving as pallbearers will be her grandsons, Mark Broussard, Eric Clostio, Scott Clostio, Trent Clostio, Cody Clostio, Buddy Clostio, Jason Broussard and Seth Broussard. Readings will be provided by her granddaughter, Amy Broussard LeBlanc and her godchild, Celeste Sigur. Her great-granddaughters, Laney Clostio and Kaylan Clostio, will serve as gift bearers. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff and friends at Maison du Monde in Abbeville for their care and support in her last months. David Funeral Home of Abbeville, 2600 Charity St., (337) 893-3777 will be handling the arrangements.
