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"More Than 125 Years Of Time Honored Values"

EST. 1889

A Family Concern

In the late 1800's, Alex Broussard, owner of A. Broussard Livery Stable, opened the first funeral parlor in Southeast Texas. That first wood framed parlor was soon replaced by a large brick facility in downtown Beaumont which still stands today. Later, the family firm moved to a large, stately home at the corner of Calder Avenue and Forest Street. In 1958, they moved to one of their present locations in a quiet neighborhood on McFaddin in Beaumont.

Continuing Our Traditions

In this age of constant corporate funeral home buyouts and takeovers, families find comfort in knowing there is still a family owned and operated firm with five generations of compassion, continuity, and dignity. The Broussard family feels strongly about their traditions and their family's obligation to maintain both the high standards of excellence in service and their ability to serve the entire community by always keeping their services affordable.

Charles Albritton

Charles William Albritton - the epitome of being a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, godfather, uncle, and friend transitioned from this earthly home on Saturday May 19, 2018, at CHI St. Luke’s Hospital in Houston Texas with his family by his bedside. Charles was born on October 8, 1949 in Hankamer Texas, was a graduate of George Washington Carver High School in Anahuac Texas, served in the United States Army, with a tour in The Vietnam War, from 1969 to 1971. Charles and Marilyn united in October 1971, from this union a family blossomed; Calvin, Malinda, Sterling (Dusty), and Aaron. He was well-known by many and a stranger to none. He always had a way with his words, which made you laugh or simply think about life’s challenges. His love always ran deeper than the bass in his voice. He taught his children the definition of what it meant to be men and women of great character. Charles dedicated forty-five plus years to the oil and gas industry working as a cont...

Christopher Karaff

Christopher David Karaff went to walk with his Father on May 23, 2018. He was born on October 7, 1963, in Orange, to Betty Jo and Dale Karaff. He was a lifelong resident of Vidor and was currently residing in Mauriceville. In his youth, he was a center on the Vidor Pirates Junior Varsity and Varsity football teams and he played first base when he participated in Vidor Little League. Not many knew that he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout with Troop 220. Chris was a fierce friend to all that knew him and gave his life to God with the promise to help others. A promise he kept throughout his life. He has truly left behind a huge group of “family”. Chris never met a stranger. He loved life and had the gift of listening and making everyone around him feel like they had known him forever. He was an employee of J.V. Industrial Companies and traveled extensively across the country working the plants, which he truly loved. Survivors include his brothers, Keith Karaff and his spouse...

Janice Kay Hensley

Janice Kay Hensley, 71, of Nederland, died Wednesday, May 23, 2018. She was born on December 22, 1946, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Ruby Irene Einkauf Hensley and Arville John Hensley. Janice retired as a teacher from Austin Independent School District. Survivors include her son, Sam Plake and his wife, Lindsay, of San Antonio; grandchildren, Tre Highsmith, Reece Claire Plake, and Ryann Mary Plake; sister, Sandra Sue Hockett and her husband, Mark, of Nederland; brother, Richard Lynn Hensley and his wife, Delores, of Beaumont; aunt, Libertha Einkauf of Hallettsville; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made in Ms. Hensley’s memory to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, New York, New York 10065 (www.mskcc.org). Cremation arrangements for Ms. Hensley will be under the direction of Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont....

Dorothy Sherman

Dorothy Jane Sherman, 87, of Beaumont, died Monday, May 21, 2018. She was born on March 17, 1931, to Mary Lou Maske and H.W. Harkins, in Port Arthur. Dorothy was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Republican Woman of Beaumont, and a longtime member of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. In her younger adult years, she enjoyed taking vacations with her husband to the mountains and also enjoyed taking art lessons and painting. Survivors include her son, Gary Sherman and his wife, Ellen, of Eugene, Oregon; daughter, Janie Sherman Alley and her husband, Robert, of Huffman; brothers, Thomas Sandidge and his wife, Beth, of Allen and Louis Sandidge and his wife, Carmelene, of Navasota; grandchildren, Christopher Sherman; Shelli Flynn and her husband, Dillon; Jillian Bailey and her husband, Dustin; Tyler Alley; and Austin Alley; and three great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; Mary Lou Sandidge and her husband, T.A. Sandidge; husband, C.L. “Sonny&...

Betty Sue Barnes

Betty Sue Barnes, 65, of Lumberton, died, Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Beaumont. She was born on April 26, 1953, to Rachel Green and Herman Ferguson. Survivors include her daughters, Tammy Korengay and her husband, David, of Sour Lake; Victoria Woronvich and her husband, Frank; and Becky Barnes, all of Lumberton; son, Billy Barnes and his wife, Catrina Pedy, of Lumberton; and ten grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, George Daniel Barnes. A gathering of Ms. Barnes’ family and friends will be from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., Saturday, May 26, 2018, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. ...