Mary Nell Suire Meaux

Nell was a native of South Louisiana and lived all of her life in Vermilion Parish. She was born at home to a French-speaking family in Delcambre on July 26, 1930. She will be remembered for her loving nature and family loyalty.

Nell was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Delma Joseph (DJ) Meaux Jr.

Nell and DJ, loved to travel and made numerous trips to France to visit their relatives and trips with family members to various parts of the United States, Europe, Mexico, Israel, South Korea, and Indonesia. After DJ’s passing, Nell continued her travels to Greece, Turkey, and the Caribbean. Nell and DJ’s children established the “Delma Joseph & Mary Nell Meaux Scholarship in French Studies” at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. This scholarship has been awarded to a deserving student each year majoring in French Studies since 2015.

Nell was a warm, deeply caring lady, who poured her heart into her family and her faith. She was profoundly dedicated to her many children and grandchildren, creating a home filled with love, laughter, and lasting memories. Her happiest moments were spent gathered around the table for her large, signature Sunday family lunches, tending to her vibrant flower gardens, or hosting joyful tea parties. A woman of devout faith, she cherished her weekly Bible study gatherings with her dear friends and spent many years volunteering her time teaching catechism classes, passing on her values to the next generation.

Together, Nell and DJ built a large and loving family of nine children, whose families span generations: Anna Marie (1 daughter, 3 grandchildren) spouse Michael Roebuck; Brenda Faye (2 daughters, 2 grandsons) spouse Daniel Trevino; Delma Joseph III (2 daughters, 5 grandchildren, 1 great grandson) wife Rosemary Harringa; Dalton James (1 daughter, 5 sons, 9 grandchildren) wife Roxanna Young; Mary Nell (3 daughters, 1 son, 9 grandchildren) spouse Mark LaSalle; David John (4 daughters, 1 son, 6 grandchildren) wife Tina Dupre; Dwight Jason (2 sons and 1 granddaughter) wife Karen Reeves; Margaret Jane (4 daughters, 3 sons, 3 grandchildren) spouse Richard Templeton; and Douglas Jeremy (3 daughters, 5 granddaughters) wife Heather Thibodeaux.

Nell is also survived by her 3 sisters: Theresa Peltier (Delcambre); Annette Parsons (Phoenix, Az); and Faye Trahan (Abbeville).

Nell was preceded in death by her mother Paula Broussard Suire, her father Noah Suire, and the following siblings – Thelma Suire Creasman, John Paul Suire, Eugene Suire, Lillian Suire Fogleman, Cecile Suire Toups, Gloria Suire Viator, her half-brother Dennis Suire Sr, and a daughter in law Lee Anne Driscole Meaux, the former spouse of Douglas Meaux.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted for Mary Nell Suire Meaux on Friday, November 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church with Fr. Buddy Breaux officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery where Nell will be laid to rest alongside her loving husband.

A gathering of family and friends will take place at Evangeline Funeral Home in Delcambre on Thursday, November 12, 2026 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM. A rosary will be prayed at 6:00 PM. The funeral home will reopen on Friday November 13, 2026 from 8:00 AM until the service time.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the “Delma Joseph & Mary Nell Meaux Scholarship in French Studies” by visiting this website: https://give.louisiana.edu/academic-colleges/college-liberal-arts and include the name of the scholarship with your donation or you can contact Katherine Burlette at the ULL Foundation at email: [email protected].

The family would like to thank Southern Grace Hospice and the caregivers from Right at Home for the special care they gave Mom in her final days.

Nell will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who were blessed to know her.

To view on-line obituary and sign the guest register, please visit www.evangelinefuneralhome.com.

Evangeline Funeral Home of Delcambre is in charge of arrangements.