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May 26, 1919 ~ July 19, 2020

ABBEVILLE — Private family services were held on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Lilly Broussard Thibeaux, 101, who died Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Southwind Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Father Donald Bernard officiating the services.
Lilly is survived by her two sons, James “Lavelle” Neveu and his wife, Karen, and Michael Neveu and his wife, Jan all of Abbeville; six grandchildren: Jamie Neveu (Genevieve), Heath DeMarcy (Amanda), Nathan Neveu (Libby), Davelyn DeMarcy-Norby (Ron), Heather Neveu, and Michelle N. Suttles (Matt); ten great-grandchildren Jonathan Neveu, Nicholas Neveu, Taylor DeMarcy, Etienne Picard, Blake DeMarcy, Laura Neveu, Noah Neveu, Harper Suttles, Elliot Norby and Emmett Suttles.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Diann DeMarcy; first husband, Laurent Neveu; second husband, J.O. Thibeaux; parents, Ernest Broussard and the former Azalie Ruth Vice; two brothers, Otis Broussard and Roy Broussard; and four sisters, Lilly B. Choate, Lillian B. Prejean, Marie Bernice Erikson and Delta B. Goos.
Please be mindful of the family’s wishes, visitation will be limited to immediate family only due to the current health condition.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Lilly B. Thibeaux’s memory to Grace Hospice & Palliative Care, 217 Rue Louis XIV #100, Lafayette, LA 70508.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, (337) 893-4661.

Steven James Broussard, of Sugar Land, Texas, born in Henry, Louisiana on June 28, 1931, devoted husband and father left us suddenly, July 16, 2020.
Steve was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Vernida Hebert Broussard, his parents, Elita and Lastie Broussard and three sisters, Irene Bourque, Lilly Vincent and Loula Domingues.
He is survived by his brother J.C. Broussard of Erath, Louisiana, son David Broussard, wife Carol, of Tomball, daughter Dana Broussard Grubich, husband Aldo of Sugar Land, son Gregory Broussard, wife Sandra of Katy, son Scott Broussard, and wife Terri of Richmond. His grandchildren Brian Broussard and wife Stacy, Christopher Broussard, Amanda Broussard Carriage and husband Christopher, Colin Broussard and fiancé Claire Carmouche, Kaitlyn Broussard Zetzman and husband Dell , Eric Broussard and wife Erika and Steven D. Broussard, and possibly his greatest joy, great grand-daughters, Devyn and Reagan Carriage, Haylee and Jade Zetzman, and great grand-son, Luke Broussard.
Steve was raised on a dairy farm, in the Louisiana countryside the youngest of five, in his spare time he rode the pastures with his horse, his .22, and his dog Puppé. He graduated from Henry High School in 1948. Then one fateful summer day, he rode his horse into town and stumbled on a beautiful blonde girl from Texas, and history was made. He and Vernida married November 19, 1949 in Freeport Texas, having four children. Through the years they lived in Erath, Vinton & New Orleans, Louisiana, Freeport, Port Arthur, Richmond, & Plainview, Texas, and Tampa & Jacksonville, Florida following Steve’s 42 year career with Occidental Chemical Co.
After Steve’s retirement they returned to Sugar Land Texas and settled within 40 minutes of all their children. Since his retirement in 1995, Steve and Vernida did everything that made them happy, they were best friends with their adult children, loved dining out, having guests to their home, traveled Europe, the Caribbean, South America, Africa and Asia, enjoyed their growing family and their lakeside home. As Mom’s health declined Dad devoted his life to keeping her happy, comfortable and in their own home.
Dad got his first motorcycle at the young age of 68, and finally hung up his Harley jacket in 2017 at 86. Then with the assistance of the MD Anderson team he fought MDS, and Melanoma. Doctors always said, “You look like hell on paper, but you’re 78 in person”. He battled disease with grace, grit and determination. He was a wonderful, kind, funny, honest, sincere, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, sometimes combining them all. As someone once said “if you can’t get along with that guy, YOU’RE the problem”. That remains true, as we are discovering how many wonderful relationships he had with extended family, neighbors, and friends. He was everybody’s Dad, Grandfather, Uncle Steve, Friend and Partner in Crime, always up for a good time. Dad lived life right up to the edge, always making plans, with bravery, eyes on the future, heart open and completely self-sufficient. If you were lucky enough to know him, you were lucky enough to love him. One of a kind, that’s our Dad, Pops, Steve, Poppa Steve, Poppy Steve and we will always and forever miss you.
Interment will be at the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic cemetery, Erath Louisiana at a date to be determined.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made in Steve’s honor MD Anderson https://www.mdanderson.org/donors-volunteers or the Alzheimer’s Association https://www.alz.org/nca/donate.  In these times, remember, plasma and blood are the life source for people fighting cancer, please consider donating. The family sends special thanks to Dr. Guillermo Garcia-Manero, doctors, nurses and staff of MD Anderson Cancer center.

Strengthening access to broadband services in rural America is a priority for the wellbeing of our nation – it will ensure that everyone has the ability to engage with the world in a meaningful way. Despite the extensive progress that we have made over the past two decades to expand internet coverage, roughly 18 million Americans still do not have access to broadband at home. For too long our networks have left some of our fellow citizens out, and its time that we get to work to fix this gap.
We at Louisiana State Newspapers, provide community news coverage in 23 municipalities located in 13 parishes across this state. Information is our business, and we know firsthand that the internet has revolutionized how folks read the news and communicate with the world. Many of our readers have moved exclusively online, and get all of their information from our online news service. This trend will only accelerate as our technology improves; therefore, it is crucial that all Americans are caught up to speed with the pace of this rapid technological change. In order to stay updated, we must invest in our rural broadband coverage.
Despite all of the gridlock in Washington, this issue should receive strong bipartisan support. Already, officials from both sides of the aisle have signaled their attention to this issue, and have recognized the importance of expanding broadband access to all Americans. Republicans and Democrats must use this common ground to increase broadband access through infrastructure funding which will enable greater broadband connectivity. In turn, more funding and a robust technological infrastructure will help close the rural availability divide, and bring fast internet to everyone across the country.
Despite strong investment from the private sector on this front, we need federal policy to step in and help get the job done. Our nation only stands to benefit from closing the digital divide. Increasing rural broadband will make it easier for kids to access information for their schooling, local businesses to expand their marketplace, and for folks to find a job and get back to work. Congress must take action to include funding in some form of COVID relief stimulus effort.
We look forward to the coming push to make fast internet a reality for every American.

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Beverly Ann Bell Lister Lewis, 83, of Lake Jackson, Texas, passed away at home surrounded by family on July 17, 2020. She was formerly of Sandersville, Georgia for over 30 years. Beverly was born in Kaplan, Louisiana at her grandparent’s home to Percy Curtis and Yuna Marie Bell.
Beverly graduated from Goliad High School in Goliad, Texas. She went on to serve others as a nurse spanning 40 years. She cherished her family and was proud of her Cajun heritage. She loved the Lord and although unable to attend church, still worshiped Him at home.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joe Lewis; son, Russel Lister; granddaughter, Michelle McLester; and the father of her three children, Bethel Earl Lister.
Beverly is survived by her children, Cynde Lister McLester (Michael) and Michael Wayne Lister (Shelly), of Lake Jackson, Texas; step-daughter, Ann Lewis Wickline (Larry), of Stockbridge, Georgia; granddaughters, Jennifer Richard (Dusty), of Rayne, Louisiana, and Lanny Klinect (Cody), of Lake Jackson, Texas. She is also survived by numerous great grandchildren and cousins.
A private memorial service will be held at the home of Michael Wayne and Shelly Lister and a private burial will be held at a later date at Ramah Cemetery, in Mershon, Georgia.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to A*med Hospice for the special care they gave to her and to the family.
Condolences can be sent to Michael and Cynde McLester, 1623 North Road, Lake Jackson, Texas 77566, or sent to the family online at www.palmsfuneralhome.com.