Billie Jean Dehabermann Dugas

New Iberia – Billie Jean Dehabermann Dugas, 77, a native of Beauregard Parish, and resident of New Iberia, died on Monday, March 15, 2021 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Lafayette, LA.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Friday, March 19, 2021 from 5:00PM until 7:00PM at David Funeral Home of New Iberia.  Inurnment will take place at a later date.

Billie was born June 27, 1943 in Beauregard Parish and she was a longtime resident of New Iberia. During her life, she was one of the earliest female radio DJ’s and announcers in Louisiana. She was employed at The Queen City Broadcasting Station KVIM in New Iberia during the early 1960’s.  Throughout her years she followed her passions by becoming a licensed florist, worked with arts and crafts, including painting, ceramics, and gardening.

She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Sevin Dugas of New Iberia; children, Jaqueline (Jackie) Freeman, Paul Dugas, Cherie Boudreaux; granddaughter, Jolie Boudreaux; and sisters, Norma Broussard and Patsy LeCompte.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Virginia DeHabermann; sister, Mary Effie Taylor; brother, Alan DeHabermann; and daughter, Dawn Dugas.

The family would like to extend their special thanks for the care Billie received from Acadiana Ambulance and Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center of Lafayette.

In order to help keep the community safe we will honor all Louisiana Mandates. All families and their guest are required to wear a face covering while at the funeral home. Thank you for your understanding during this unprecedented time.

Family and friends may sign the guest register book and/or send condolences at www.davidfuneralhome.org

David Funeral Home of New Iberia, 1101 Trotter St. 337-369-6336 is in charge of arrangements.