Murlene Blanchard
Murlene Blanchard, 76, of Winnie, died Saturday, December 9, 2023. She was born July 25, 1947, in Nederland, to Ella Mae Sonnier Ortego and Nellard Joseph Ortego.
Murlene enjoyed dancing to Cajun music and going out with her friends. Murlene spent most of her life in the food industry serving the wonderful people of the Winnie community. Most of all, she loved her family and grandchildren.
Survivors include her son, Billy Johnson and wife, Dawn of Winnie; daughters, Kathy Humphries, of Jena, Louisiana, and Laine Sorter and husband, Gene, of Winnfield, Louisiana; six grandchildren; and fifteen great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald Blanchard; sister, Rita Gayle; and brother, Roger Lee.
A gathering of Mrs. Blanchard’s family and friends will be 12:00 p.m., with her funeral service to follow at 2:00p.m., Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at Broussard’s, 134 West Buccaneer Drive, Winnie, with her interment to follow at Fairview Cemetery.
Gathering of Family and Friends
Broussard’s Mortuary Winnie
- 134, Buccaneer Drive, Winnie, Texas, 77665,
- December 13, 2023
- 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Mass of Christian Burial
Broussard’s Mortuary Winnie
- 134, Buccaneer Drive, Winnie, Texas, 77665,
- December 13, 2023
- 2:00 pm
Interment
Fairview Cemetery-Winnie
- 213, Fairview Cemetary Drive, Winnie, Texas, 77665,
- December 13, 2023
So very sorry for the loss of Ms. Marlene. My deepest condolences are being sent for the family. She was an awesome lady. Everyone loved her so much. Great memories. Rest In peace, Ms. Murlene.
My deepest condolances to all her family and friends. Eternal Rest grant unto her O Lord and may Perpetual Light shine upon her.
You were a blessing to me in my sister in Christ. Thank you for being an amazing person. We will miss you until we see you again.
When God Places Her Star in Heaven it will be Brighter than the North Star She was Truly a Sweet and Kind Lady She Will Truly be Missed
Thoughts and prayers for Murlene’s family. She never met a stranger and was so loved by many!
I am so sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers for the family.
Prayers for you all as you mourn the loss of Murlene. The candle may go out, but the memory of it’s light remains and we all know her light was bright enough to light up the sky. She was an amazing lady and will truly be missed.
Love and Prayers,
Nikki
I am so sorry to hear of Murlene’s passing. Hugs and prayers go out to all of her family and friends.
Our prayers and deepest condolences for family and friends. Ms Murlene, you are going to be missed by many. You left a Beautiful mark in this world. You are truly one of a kind. I will always treasure our laughs and conversations. Rest in Peace our sweet friend.
So sorry for y’all loss she was a very sweet lady
She was such a sweet lady and will be truly missed. Our deepest condolences. May God comfort her family and friends.
You are in our thoughts and prayers, friend! RIP
So very sorry to hear of Murlene’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Our community lost a great lady. Always nice and an inspiration.
Mimi was one of a kind. I loved her as my own grandmother. I will miss her like crazy. Many prayers to the family.
So sorry to hear about her passing, I always loved visiting with her. Praying for the family.
Murlene was a beautiful person thought the world of her I thought of her every time I saw her on Facebook it brought back memories she was a great and loving person fly high RIP.
Thoughts and Prayers for the family.. Murlene was one of a kind.
My Sweet Sister, I’m at a loss for words and you know I could talk. You meant the world to me and my girls and Roland. You definitely took a piece of my heart with you. I Miss You, I will Always Love You and I’ll be Seeing you. Fly High Sis, You’re Home Now!
I know you are in Heaven Dancing 💃 and rejoicing and keeping everyone in line! Our prayers are with your family and friends! You will truly be missed ❤️ The sky will be Shining even brighter than before because Heaven gains a Shining Star 🌟 ✨❤️
Murlen, you has a great friend and we thought of you and my sweet girl Kathy. Going to miss so much. 😢 You were the type of person that left a mark on the hearts of so many. You will never be forgotten ❤️