Joann B. Courville
Breaux Bridge – A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, September 3, 2021, at St. Bernard Catholic Church for Joann B. Courville, 78, who passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021.
Visiting hours were observed at the funeral home from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Thursday and continued on Friday from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m.
A rosary wase prayed at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Rev. Garrett McIntyre officiated at the Funeral Mass. Readers were Marla Broussard and Hailey Melancon. Gift bearers were Maeve Broussard, Cadence Franzoy and Reagan Franzoy. Altar servers were Caleb and Joshua Frederick.
Interment followed at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery in Henderson.
Joann was born November 4, 1942. She was a devout Catholic and loved the Lord. She looked forward to her annual Birthday and Mother’s Day trips to the casino with her daughters. As a pastime, she enjoyed playing Bingo on her tablet and reading the Teche News.
Joann resided at the Breaux Bridge Manor Apartments and adored her neighbors that visited and checked on her daily. Her family was important to her, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be deeply missed.
She is survived by her three daughters, Cheryl Overmyer, Barbara Melancon and Gloria Frederick (Daniel); grandchildren, Heather Franzoy, Ali Overmyer, Hailey Melancon, Marla Broussard, Kaitlyn Melancon, Caleb Frederick and Joshua Frederick; and great-grandchildren, Cadence Franzoy, Reagan Franzoy, Maeve Broussard and Guy Broussard V.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Courville; parents, Cyril and Clara Theriot Belaire; siblings, and son- in-law, Ronald “Boze” Melancon.
Pallbearers were Caleb Frederick, Joshua Frederick, Daniel Frederick, Floyd Duplantis Jr., Guy Broussard IV and Daniel Reeve.
The family would like to extend a SPECIAL THANKS to Sharon, Pat, Karen and Ms. Mary for always making her feel like she was part of their family at The Manor. Also, a special thanks to Dr. Warren Degatur for the care given to our Mom.
Pellerin Funeral Home of Breaux Bridge was in charge of arrangements.
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