Geraldine Walker Broussard

Geraldine Walker Broussard passed from this life in Prairieville, Louisiana on Thursday March 13, 2025 at the age of 89. She was the beloved spouse of Gustave Irby Broussard (1927-2015) and the loving mother of six, the grandmother of 17, and the great-grandmother of 20.

Geraldine was born in San Angelo, Texas in 1935. While growing up, she assisted with helping her parents with her siblings and became self-supporting at an early age. After marriage, she was a devoted homemaker, overseeing the raising of her children and supporting her husband in running his business, Broussard Painting Contractors.

She was a life-long reader, enjoying fiction as well as learning about financial matters and investing. After seeing her six children through to graduation from Catholic schools, Geraldine began taking watercolor painting lessons where her talent as a watercolor artist blossomed. She became involved with a local artist co-op and volunteered at their gallery in Saint Francisville. Her own work as a watercolor artist was prolific as she brought the beauty of Louisiana nature and 19th Century homes to life on her artist’s paper. She painted over 200 paintings, many of which received accolades at juried art shows and were featured in gallery exhibitions. Many of her works now adorn private collections. She also worked to share her knowledge and painting techniques with other artists through classes.

Geraldine was a devout Catholic and longtime member of St. George Parish. She had a strong moral compass and a deep desire to help charitable causes both locally and globally. Despite the hardships of growing up in her family during the Depression, Geraldine was a committed Christian who saw her duty as one of faithfulness, charity to others, and helping bring beauty into our world.

Geraldine is survived by her children Katherine Broussard Reves (Craig), Paul Broussard (Laurie), Keith Broussard (Jamie), Francis Broussard, John Broussard (Kathleen Callaghan), Margaret Broussard Millard (William) and their families.

Special thanks to Keith and Jamie for caring for Mom in their home for the last year. Additional thanks are also due to the caregivers that helped the family with this transition.

Geraldine desired that in lieu of flowers, a memorial donation be made to Catholic Relief Services.

Family and friends are invited to the visitation at St. George Catholic Church, Baton Rouge, on Monday, March 17, 2025, from 9AM to 10AM with the Mass of Christian Burial at 10AM. Interment to follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory.