Funeral services to celebrate the life of Theresa Broussard Louviere, age 89, will be held on Friday, January 12, 2024, at 10:00 am at Evangeline Funeral Home. Deacon Durk Viator of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church will officiate. Following the service, Theresa will be laid to rest alongside her beloved husband at Memorial Park Cemetery.
The family requests visiting hours be observed on Thursday from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Evangeline Funeral Home. The funeral home will reopen on Friday at 8:00 am until time of service.
Theresa, a native of Iberia Parish and a resident of New Iberia, was currently residing in Sulphur, LA with her son's family. She passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 6, 2024.
A dedicated member of various organizations, Theresa was a proud participant in the Krewe of Andalusia, Krewe of Iberians, Woodman of the World, Knights of Columbus No. 3425, and a past member of the Jaycee Jaynes. Her community involvement showcased her commitment to making a positive impact on those around her.
Mrs. Louviere was a true saleswoman at heart, dedicating an impressive 46 years of her life to Abdalla's Department Store. Starting in the shoe department, she worked her way up to become the manager of the ladies ready-to-wear department and later as a buyer. Theresa's unwavering dedication ensured that her customers were always taken care of completely and left happy.
Affectionately known as Aunt Tee Dee to most of her nieces and nephews, Theresa was a remarkably loving and giving person. She cherished every moment spent with family and friends, and her entertaining spirit brought joy to those around her.
To her other family members, she was simply known as Maw Maw, a title that reflected the warmth and love she shared within her family circle. Among her cherished nicknames, there was one special name – double mama – a unique title with a story that only those close to Theresa would understand.
Theresa Broussard Louviere will be remembered for her kindness, generosity, and the love she showered upon everyone she encountered. May her soul rest in eternal peace, and may her memory continue to inspire those who were fortunate enough to know her.
Survivors include her only son, Cornell John Louviere and wife Linda; her grandchildren, Staci L. Merwin, Victoria L. Baldridge, Chase M. Louviere, Stefanie F. Lipnisky and Laura F. Nichols; nine great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Leroy Louviere; parents, George and Theresa Clement Broussard; one sister, Irene LeMaire; two half sisters, Shirley Buteau Vidrine and Mary Ann “Maisie” Buteau and two half brothers, Gerald “Nookie” Buteau and Louis “Pischy” Buteau.
Chase M. Louviere, Colby Merwin, Reid Baldridge, Garland LeMaire, Thomas LeMaire, Todd LeMaire and Adam Hebert will serve as pallbearers, honoring Theresa on her final journey.
Family and friends are encouraged to share their condolences and memories with the family by visiting Theresa’s memorial page at www.evangelinenewiberia.com
Evangeline Funeral Home of New Iberia is in charge of arrangements.
