Broussard's Mortuary

For Five
Generations

“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 his 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.

Betty Terrell Owens

Betty Jean Terrell Owens passed away surrounded by the love of her family and friends, leaving behind a legacy of devotion, leadership, and deep-rooted faith. Betty was born to Doris Cotten Terrell and Douglas Charles Terrell of Tyler, Texas, who preceded her in death. She carried great pride in her Texas heritage and family history throughout her life. On September 9, 1960, she married the love of her life, Russell Arlen Owens. Their marriage, built on enduring love and commitment, was one of her proudest blessings. She is survived by her devoted husband, Russell; her brother, Gary Terrell and wife, Bonnie Terrell; her nephews, Eric and Sean Terrell; her children, David Owens and wife, Connie, Aimee Smith and husband, Glenn, and Jennifer Burke Neff; as well as six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, all of whom brought immense joy to her life. Betty dedicated herself wholeheartedly to her family and community. […]

Orval Leroy Hanson

Orval Leroy Hanson, 83, of Beaumont died Saturday, February 7, 2026. He was born on December 19, 1942, in Cando, North Dakota to Mary Keifer and Orval Manual Hanson. Orval was a mechanical engineer, farmer in Spurger, Texas, and an insurance adjuster. He was an adventurous traveler. Orval will be remembered as a loving husband, and father. Survivors include his wife, Kay Hanson and daughter, Heather Hanson Koonce and her husband, David. Orval is preceded in death by his parents; son, Mark Hanson; and brother, Bill Hanson. Cremation arrangements for Mr. Hanson were handled through Broussard’s Crematorium under the direction of Broussard’s 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.

George “Coach” Thompson

George Durham “Coach” Thompson, 86, of Beaumont, died Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Christus Southeast Texas-St. Elizabeth, Beaumont. He was born on October 12, 1939, to Opal Ponder Thompson and Omer Thaddeus “Buck” Thompson, in San Augustine. He was known and loved as husband, Dad, brother, uncle, Papa, teacher, mentor and “Coach T”. In 1963. George graduated from Stephen F. Austin, in Nacogdoches, Texas. He was a high school teacher and coach for forty-two years, spending most of his time at Beaumont High School and Stephen F. Austin in Port Acres. In 2012, he was inducted into the Southeast Texas Coaches Hall of Fame. An honor that he was extremely proud to have received. Survivors include his wife, Francis Thompson; children, Vince Thompson and his husband, Marshall Newman and Dani Galiano; grandchildren, Bailey Arnold and her husband, Aaron and Kennedy Galiano; great-grandchildren, Redmond Durham Arnold; siblings, Dean Thompson and his […]

Testimonials

“I felt a true connection to Burton. He seemed honest & sincere with his care for my family!”

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Connie Perrard, Pearland, TX

“I have dealt with Steve Cooper for years…. always impressed with his work ethic, his compassion and his care for families.”

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Cindy and Don Colwell,

“The funeral director, Steve Cooper, is very kind, sensitive to every need, and very professional. He is as good as I have ever seen. He and his staff made everything as easy as it could have possibly been.”

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Charles Duplissey, Silsbee, TX