Inez Marie Broussard Bass

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New Iberia"Inez Marie Nez Broussard Bass was a unique woman who made an imprint on many lives. She was a vibrant individual who enjoyed learning, and who believed education was priceless and could never be taken away. Her quest for education extended beyond the classrooms at University of Southwestern Louisiana, where she attended courses such as psychology and sign language, and into the Pre-K classrooms at Johnston Street Elementary and Hopkins Street Elementary as a Paraprofessional. Former students still send graduation cards and wedding invitations to their favorite teacher"Ms. Bass.

As owner of Gay-Nez Flowers and Gifts for many years, Inez was able to show off her creativity in floristry, painting, ceramics, sculpture, and many other areas of art. She was in love with learning the latest in crafting, sewing, crocheting, and design.

Inez, affectionately know as Nez , was also known for her eccentricity. Commonly seen around town with her blue petal cap and hair in pin curls, she was never one to follow the norm. She always believed in being a leader, not a follower, and instilled that belief in her son and grandchildren. Most people cannot achieve a fraction of what this wonderful and talented woman achieved on this Earth. She will never be forgotten, and will be missed by all the people whose lives she touched.

A native and lifelong resident of New Iberia, Inez Bass passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at 9:51 A.M. at the age of 73 in a New Iberia hospital.

She is survived by her granddaughters, Christina Bass Vice and husband, Ryan Timothy of Broussard, and Erica Lee Bass and companion, Rocky John DeRouen of New Iberia; daughter-in-law, Theresa Bass-Cason of New Iberia; stepson, Al Cotten and wife, Pam of Lafayette; brother, Delton Dore and wife, Donna of New Iberia; and sisters, Elsie Fremin of New Iberia, and Lou Mestayer and husband, Olan of Loreauville.

Preceding Ms. Bass in death are the love of her life, her son, Lee Samuel Bass; mother Duclecia Delahoussaye Dore; father Willie Broussard; brothers, Zan and Eldridge Broussard; and ex-husband, Sam Lee Bass, Jr.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Ms. Bass will be celebrated on Saturday, January 20, 2007 at 10:00 A.M. in Nativity of Our Lady Catholic Church. The Reverend Mike Arnaud will serve as celebrant. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 19, 2007 from 5:00 P.M. until 10:00 P.M. in David Funeral Home, with a rosary to be recited at 6:30 P.M. Visitation will continue on Saturday from 8:00 A.M. until service time in the funeral home.

Serving as pallbearers are Ryan Timothy Vice, Rocky John DeRouen, Delton Dore, Lenward Broussard, Mark Theriot, and Kevin Prados.

David Funeral Home of New Iberia is in charge of arrangements.