Willie And Betty Broussard

Iowa – Willie Lee Broussard, born February 4, 1940 in Lake Arthur, son of the late Willis and Eugenia Broussard, passed away at 8:49 a.m. in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family, Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at the age of 79. His loving and faithful wife of 59 years, Betty J. Sonnier Broussard, born August 22, 1940 in Hayes, daughter of the late Adam Euel and Viola Trahan Sonnier, left this earth at 2:45 p.m., Wednesday, June 12, 2019 in Lake Charles Memorial Hospital to join her beloved husband of 59 years. We rejoice in knowing they are together once again.

Willie was a graduate of Iowa High School and a very active member of St. Raphael Catholic Church, along with his wife, Betty. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Iowa. He worked for the Calcasieu Parish School Board as a mechanic. Willie loved Cajun dances with Betty, and were smooth on the dance floor. Willie was an accomplished accordion player and loved playing music with his sons.

Betty was a graduate of Bell City High and worked as the lead custodian for the Calcasieu Parish School Board.
She was faithful in her service to the church and family, always willing to lend a helping hand.

Together, Willie and Betty enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and being with family.


Willie and Betty are survived by their children, Christine Broussard; Kautchia Broussard; Sharon B. Sandhoff and husband, Richard; Timothy Broussard and wife, Felicia; Martin Broussard and wife, Vicky; Sherman Broussard and wife, Tana; 16 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.

In addition, survivors include their siblings; Wilma B. Doucet and husband, Horace; Alzina B. Buller; Eugene Broussard and wife, Deborah.

Preceding them in death are their parents; siblings, Buddy Joseph Broussard; Peggy Joyce Leger; Robert Lee Schexnider; grandchildren, Daniel James Broussard and Joseph Willin Sandhoff.

A Mass of Christian burial is Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 10 a.m. in St. Raphael Catholic Church of Iowa. Rev. Dismas Mauk, Celebrant. Burial will follow in Lacassine Cemetery under the direction of Johnson & Brown Funeral Home of Iowa.

Visitation begins Friday, June 14, 2019 in St. Raphael Catholic Church of Iowa, from 4 p.m. – 9 p.m., with a rosary recited at 7 p.m. and will resume Saturday in the church from 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.