Anne Marie Brand

It is with great sorrow to announce the passing of Anne "Bunny" Brand on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at the age of 71. She was born in New Orleans, La on January 17, 1954, and was a longtime resident of Belle Chasse, La. In recent years she lived in Gonzales, La.

Bunny was a boiler maker / Firewatch for many years at the Industrial plants but became a certified Nursing Assistant towards the end of her working career. She found great joy caring for patients. She was an avid dog lover and a fun-loving sister, mother, and especially grandmother and great grandmother.

Bunny is survived by her son, John (Michelle) Brand and preceded in death by her son Michael "Mickey" (Malina) Chauncy. Her boys were her world. She is the daughter of the late Sam and Inzy Chauncy and survived by her brothers, Sam (Marilyn) Chauncy Jr., and James (Patricia) Chanucy, and her sisters, Debra Chauncy and Tammy (Kurt) Guidry and preceded in death by brothers, Thomas (Melanie) Chauncy, Terry (Judy) Chauncy and sister, Darlene (Late Gary) Harvey. Along with her surviving siblings, Bunny had many nieces and nephews that will miss her greatly. She had nine beloved grandchildren who always enjoyed her laughter, playful spirit and love. They are Tyler (Olivia) Chauncy, Tanner (Danielle) Chauncy, Reagan Chauncy, Hunter (Camille) Chauncy, (and their mother, Theresa Chauncy), Emily Brand, Russell Brand, Tommy Gagliano, Noah (Alexis) Templet, and Lainey Gaubert. Her legacy also included six beloved great grandchildren, Elgin Crawford, Collins and Clark Chauncy and Rylan, Landry and Jaxson Templet.

Although the end of her journey was tough, she endured with grace, and her friends and family will miss her tremendously. Special thanks to all of her friends and caregivers at the Gonzales healthcare Center. Her family will celebrate her life and legacy privately.