Betty Broussard Derouen

As an author once stated, "All that we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us." Our loving wife, mom, maw, mawmaw, and friend peacefully embraced Jesus on August 11, 2015 at the age of 80 with her family's love surrounding her. Our hearts are burdened with sadness, however, our lives are so much richer having been loved by her. Betty enjoyed every moment of her life, embracing the special moments she had with her family. Betty's love of her life was her husband, Irving, of 60 years. Their hearts fell in love dancing and this love blossomed with Sunday BBQ's in the park and the rest is simply a love story. They have one daughter, Carleen, who was truly the light of Betty's eyes. A mother is someone who not only teaches you how to walk, talk and the ways of the world but also how to love by their great example. She was more than a mother, she was a confidant and best friend. Shawntel, Betty's grandchild, was known as her "Sweetipie" and shared a special, playful love only shared between a Sweetipie and her Maw. However, Betty's world suddenly was filled with a newfound love, when she experienced the joys of her first great grandchild, Annalyse, who even has own special teddy bear at Mawmaw's house. She relished over the fact that one of Annalyse's first words was "Mawmaw." A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM Friday, August 14, 2015 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church with Rev. Garrett Savoie as the Celebrant. Interment will follow at her resting place beneath a peaceful oak tree at Holy Family Cemetery. Music will be provided by her granddaughter, Shawntel and Gene Picard. A gathering of family and friends will be Thursday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Pellerin Funeral Home in New Iberia. Visitation will continue on Friday from 8:00 AM until 9:30 AM. She had a wonderful zest for life and she loved nothing more than spending time with her family and talking about all the wonderful memories shared. She loved to travel with her little family, especially to Gatlinburg for family Christmas vacations, which filled the cabin with sounds of laughter, homemade Christmas ornaments, and love. Often times, tunes from her organ could be heard filling the house, as she always had a new song to learn. She lived such a beautiful and fulfilled life and valued every moment of love, laughter, and time spent with those she loved. She is survived by her husband Irving Derouen of New Iberia, one daughter Carleen Smith and husband James of New Iberia, one grandchild Shawntel Moore and husband Dusty of New Iberia, and one great grandchild Annalyse. She is also survived by her brother Robert Junior Broussard of Lydia. Awaiting to embrace her at the gates of heaven were her parents, Robert Houston Broussard, Sr. and May Dartez Broussard; brothers, Thomas Broussard, Wilbert Broussard, Charles Broussard; and her sister, Rita Broussard. The family would like to thank all those who showed wonderful acts of kindness and thoughtfulness during her illness. Special thanks to Dr. Robert Hankenhoff & Staff, Dr. Carl Ditch & Staff, Dr. Sigue & Staff, Dr. Gulotta, Kelly Porrier & Staff, and the ICU nurses of Iberia Medical Center. Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace Blvd, New Iberia, LA 70560, 337.365.3331 is in charge of the arrangements. "At the rising of the sun and at it's going down, remember her. At the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter, remember her. At the opening of buds and in the rebirth of spring, remember her. At the blueness of the skies and in the warmth of summer, remember her. At the rustling of leaves and the beauty of autumn, remember her. At the beginning of the year and when it ends, remember her. As long as we live, they too will live; for she is now a part of us, as we remember her. When we are weary and in need of strength, remember her. When we are lost and sick at heart, remember her. When we have joys we yearn to share, remember her. When we have decision that are difficult to make, remember her. When we have achievements that are based on hers, remember her. As long as we live, she too shall live, for she is a part of us, as we remember her. "