June Marie Richard, 75, of Iowa, passed away on Sunday, Mar. 15, 2020 at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.

She was born to her late parents, Milredge and Thelma Broussard on Oct. 22, 1944 in Abbeville. She enjoyed quilting, knitting, fishing, traveling, and a fan of LSU, Dallas Cowboys, and the New Orleans Saints. She was a loyal and dependable worker and was very opinionated. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family, whom she loved very much.

She is survived by her three brothers, Shane Broussard and wife Janice of Creole, Rody Broussard and wife Mona of Lake Charles, Myrl “Papoose” Broussard of Abbeville; five nieces; four nephews; four great nephews; and 11 great nieces.

June was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Gerald Richard.

A Graveside Service will be held at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Grand Chenier on Thursday, Mar. 19, at 11 a.m.

Visitation was held at Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles on Wednesday, Mar. 18, from 6 until 9 p.m., with a Rosary at 7 p.m. Visitation will resume at Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles on Thursday from 8 a.m. until the procession to the Graveside Service at Immaculate Conception Cemetery. Father D. B. Thompson is officiating.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.

(Paid Memorial)