Mercedes Theresa Buras Broussard

August 19, 1933 - October 12, 2021

Mercedes Buras Broussard, a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother, age 88, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 11, 2021. Mercedes was the beloved wife of Hester Lee Broussard for 72 years. She is the daughter of the late Frank Buras and Verna Smith Buras; Loving mother to the late Keith Broussard, Sr. (Glenda), Melissa Broussard Scarabin (Clifford), Kirk Broussard, Kevin Broussard; Grandmother of Clifford Scarabin, Jr. (Lacrecia), Ashley Scarabin Lincoln (Josh), and Keith Broussard, Jr. (Kayla). She is also survived by 6 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. Mercedes is the sister of Elwood Buras (the late Gloria), Glenda Cedotal (James), Leander Buras (the late Linda), and Myrtle Buras. She precedes in death to sisters Lucille Bernard (the late Paul), Hazel Smith (the late Marcus), Esther Loga (the late Ellis), Vera Dean (the late Bill) and brothers Bertrand Buras (the late Agnes) and Irvin Buras. Mercedes was a lifelong resident of Plaquemines Parish. She was an employee of the Plaquemines Parish School Board for many years. Mercedes was a caring, loving mother and will be greatly missed by her children and their families. A visitation will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Highway 23, Belle Chasse, LA on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 from 9AM until 11AM. A Funeral Mass will immediately follow at 11AM. Interment will be at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA. MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA is in charge of arrangements.