Josephine Ann “Jo Ann” Oubre Huard
Josephine Ann “Jo Ann” Oubre Huard passed peacefully on December 2, 2023, just hours before her 91st birthday. She will be remembered for her vibrant personality, her love of gardening and her love of family and friends. Jo Ann was born in Port Arthur, Texas, on December 3, 1932, to Whitney and Amy Oubre. She attended Bishop Byrne High School and was a loving mother to her four children, nine grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. In her later years, she married Claude Huard. They enjoyed a vibrant life of retirement in Hot Springs, Arkansas, where they were active in the Elks Lodge. Jo Ann lived her life to the fullest. She learned to paint and play the clarinet after retirement. Additionally, she served on the welcome committee for her Hot Springs community, was active in her Episcopalian Church and maintained a beautifully landscaped yard. Upon the death of her beloved husband in 2015, Jo Ann returned to Texas to be near to her children.
She is survived by her sister, Phylis Oubre Dunn and husband, Roy, of Bridge City, Texas; daughters, Diane Braquet Bertrand and husband, Roland, of LaBelle, Texas; Melissa Braquet Womble and husband, Bobby, of New Braunfels, Texas; and Brenda Braquet Wilber and husband, Scott, of Hamshire, Texas; and her son, John Kyle Braquet and wife, Belinda, of Willis, Texas.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Whitney Oubre and Amy Decuir Oubre and husbands, Calvin Braquet, Buddy Wilber, James Brabham and Claude Huard.
A family memorial service will be held at a later date.
Her cremation arrangements were handled through Broussard’s Crematorium under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.
A special thanks to the staff at Pelican Bay Assisted Living Community and Gentiva Hospice for loving and caring for our mother.
Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 6055 South Loop East, Houston, Texas 77087 or to a charity of your choice.
Oh I love and miss her!! Wish we could have kept in touch more after my Grandpa Huard passed away. She was always so good with my kids and we loved visiting them in Arkansas! She will be greatly missed!
We are sorry for your loss. Your momma was always so sweet to us when we were growing up and running from house to house in the neighborhood. Condolences from the Leger family.
Thanks Karla. We had a great neighborhood!
Thanks so much for reaching out Carla. I have so many wonderful memories of the old neighborhood. I know that Mom is finally whole and dancing in heaven!
We’re so saddened by the loss of your lovely mother. What a life lived to the fullest! She will be missed by so many whom she touched in her time on Earth. Peace be with you all.
Thanks Wayne and Stacy. We have so many memories of her wonderful life
Prayers go out to you, my extended family with her death. She was a fabulous woman and my mother has told me so many memories about her and her siblings and cousins..
Thank you Janna. She loved all of you
What great memories of Joann – she was sweet – and had a great personality- my dad loved her dearly and I always enjoyed spending time with them —- prayers for her family – I know she’s in heaven having a good time again!🙏❤️
Thank you Margie. She love her Cuz too