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.
James “Jimmy” Leo Cole, Sr.
James “Jimmy” Leo Cole, Sr., 86, of Beaumont, died Monday, March 18, 2024. He was born July 27, 1937, in Picayune, Mississippi, to Violet and Ernest Cole. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church, 9894 Gilbert Road, Fannett, Texas, 77705. Services are pending under the direction of Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland.
Read MoreCynthia Christen “NuNu” Douglas
Cynthia Christen “NuNu” Douglas, 69 of Beaumont, died Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Harbor Hospice, Beaumont. She was born on November 1, 1954, to Doris Marshall Bardwell and Karl Christen, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Survivors include her son, Robbie McLemore of Vidor; sister, Terri Cooley of Beaumont; sister-in-law, Jolene Cooley; brother-in-law, Tommy Knight; nieces and nephews, Brandee Wickland and her husband, Kevin, Tommy C. Knight and his wife, Caitlin, Chandra Jones and her husband, Ray, and Desirée Rice and her husband, Greg; and numerous great-nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Bobby Cooley, Larry Cooley, and Keith Christen. Her cremation arrangements were handled through Broussard’s Crematorium under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.
Read MoreIris Elizabeth “Beth” Gay
Beth Gay, 82, died peacefully in her sleep, March 16, 2024, at Oak Hills Terrace Memory Care in Tyler, Texas. As a wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother and great grandmother, she loved her family dearly. She is preceded in death by her parents, Evelyn Ella Alberta Werner and Elmer Carl Gainey, her sister, Mary Patricia Gainey, and her husband of 51 years, Robert “Bob” Allen Gay. Born October 2, 1941, in Houston, Beth excelled in school, graduating from Southern Methodist University and later University of Texas with her master’s degree. For many years, she worked as an elementary school educator, teaching first graders how to read and write. She also worked as an assistant principal for Beaumont Independent School District before retiring in 2007. She loved her pets (fur babies), shopping for all things collectable, painting and other creative activities, playing Bridge, and trips to her family cabin in Ruidoso, […]
Read MoreTestimonials
“I felt a true connection to Burton. He seemed honest & sincere with his care for my family!”
“I have dealt with Steve Cooper for years…. always impressed with his work ethic, his compassion and his care for families.”
“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.”