Mary Louise BROUSSARD

Mary Louise Gregory nee Broussard

PROFILE:

Name: Mary Louise BROUSSARD

Known AKA: Lou, sistah (affectionally called by her sister Helen)

Surname Variations: BRAUSSARD

DOB: 6 May 1925 in Port Arthur, Jefferson, Texas, USA

DOD: 7 Jul 2001 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Father: Burness BROUSSARD Sr

Mother: Setular LOVAN (Lavan/Lavanne/Laven/Lavene/Lavenne/Lavant/Levan/Loven/Laverne/Lavergne/Lovine)

Siblings: Alton Bruce, Alston D/Al, Burness/Burnie Jr, Henry George, Helen Mae, Lawrence, Alfred, Dorothy May, Gladys Beatrice

Spouse: Willie Bob GREGORY Sr (27 Dec 1945 until his death)

Children: Curtis Allen, Sandra, Deborah, Linda, Willie Bob Jr

TIMELINE:

6 May 1925: birth in Port Arthur, Jefferson, Texas, USA (Social Security Death Index http://bit.ly/PCVWPw and 1930-1940 Port Arthur, Jefferson, Texas Census)

1930: Resident of Port Arthur, Jefferson, Texas, USA (1930 Census)

1935: Resident of Port Arthur, Jefferson, Texas, USA (1940 Census)

1940: Resident of Port Arthur, Jefferson, Texas, USA (1940 Census)

27 Dec 1945: Marriage to Willie Bob GREGORY Sr (Jefferson County, Texas, USA marriage record #42589)

1946-2001: Resident of St. Louis, Missouri, USA (Her first born son, Curtis Allen, was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1946 so this date will act as an approximate time she migrated to St. Louis.)

7 Jul 2001: death in St. Louis, Missouri, USA (Calvary Cemetery & Mausoleum bit.ly/SWnL7H)

Headstone for Mary Louise Gregory nee Broussard, Calvary Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri (no name has been inscribed yet).

12 Jul 2001: St. Louis, Missouri, Burial Index, Archdiocese of St. Louis, 1700-2010, Inter #: 488862, Cemetery: Calvary, Name: Gregory, Mary Louise (female), Burial Date: 12 Jul 2001, Age: 76, Sec: 017A, Lot: 0495, bit.ly/SWnL7H and Find A Grave, Birth: 6 May 1925, Death: 7 Jul 2001, Note: Age 76, Burial: Calvary Cemetery and Mausoleum, Saint Louis, St. Louis City, Missouri, USA, Plot: 017A,, 495, Created by: T.V.F.T.H., Record added: May 24, 2010, Find A Grave Memorial# 52805674, http://bit.ly/MBn00n

FUNERAL PROGRAM:

In loving memory of Mary L. Gregory. May 6, 1925 – July 7, 2001. Thursday, July 12, 2001. 10:00am. Ted Foster Funeral Home. 10192 Halls Ferry Road. St. Louis, Missouri 63136. Pastor Larnell Griffin. Officiating. Twenty third psalms. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me: Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me; Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely, goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord, for ever. Amen. Obituary. Mary Louise Gregory, was born May 6, 1925, to the late, Burness and Setular Broussard in Port Arthur, Texas. The Lord called Mary home on Saturday, July 7, 2001 at 6:30am. Mary united in Holy Matrimony to Willie Bob Gregory in 1944 and moved to St. Louis, Missouri. She worshiped at God’s Way Pentecostal Church. Mary was a devoted wife and a loving mother. She opened her heart and home to anyone in need. Every Sunday, she insisted on cooking and would make sure that her children would be there. Her neighbors and friends also knew they could get a home cooked meal at Mrs. Gregory’s house. This tradition has kept her family close. Mary’s goal was to make sure everyone was in good health and cared for. She was loved by all, and we miss her dearly. Mary leaves to cherish her memory; four children, Sandra Clay, Deborah Allen, Linda Thompson and Willie Bob Gregory Jr.; her son, Curtis Gregory, preceded her in death; two sisters, Dorothy Lombard and Gladys Nowlin; and two brothers, Al Broussard and Alfred Broussard; eleven grandchildren; Tonya Roden, John Clark Jr., Antonio Clay, Tangela Brooks, Carlos Allen, Otha Thompson, Lamont Thompson, Tiffany Gregory, Robert Gregory, Tara Gregory and Tina Gregory; ten great-grandchildren; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Just one. Most of all the other beautiful things in life come by twos and threes, by dozens and hundreds. Plenty of roses, stars, sunsets, rainbows, brothers, sisters, aunts, cousins, but only one mother, in the whole world. Kate Douglas Wiggin. Order of Service. Processional. Scripture. Prayer. Selection: Sis. Mary Alice Smith. Acknowledgements and condolences. Tribute: Great-grandchildren. Obituary: Read silently. Selection: Pastor Larnell Griffin. Sis. Mary Alice Smith. Eulogy: Pastor Larnell Griffin. Gods Way Pentecostal Church. Parting view. Benediction. Recessional. Acknowledgement. The arms of my friends console me; the love of my family surrounds me. The goodness and kindness of my neighbors sustain me like a staff. Though I am exhausted with grief, I am supported, as by a great shining light that rises up within me. I can lift up my head. I can walk upright. I can even smile. For their sympathy is like a serene ocean in which I see glimpses of goodness and beauty never revealed before. In it, my agony is soothed, the ache of my heart becomes bearable, and I know, one day, will heal. The family wishes to thank everyone for the many warm expressions of thoughtful kindness, your phone calls, cards, flowers and food shared with us. They have helped immeasurably in lightening our burden of sadness. We want you to know that we shall remain forever grateful. May God continue to bless each of you. Pallbearers. John O Clark Jr. Lamont Thompson. Antonio Clay. Carlos Allen. Otha Thompson. Robert Gregory. Interment. Calvary Cemetery and Mausoleum. 5239 West Florissant. Services entrusted to: Ted Foster Funeral Home.

NOTES:

Grandmama was a beautiful, good-hearted and caring woman. We were the recipients of her never ending generosity for which I could never ever repay her for. She was a good cook! I used to sit at the kitchen table and watch her. I regret that I spent more time eating her delicious food than learning the recipes from her. She was great at gardening, sewing and interior decoration. She even re-upholstered and painted her own furniture. And she didn’t play when it came to us jumping on the beds and playing with her chandeliers. Everyone was welcome in her house and she was quite the hostess as evidenced by Sunday family gatherings and holidays. One of my fondest memories was of riding the bus and when we got on Lee Ave, I would let the window down, searching for her, great-aunt Helen or both of them sitting out on the front porch (during the spring/summer). If I spotted them, I would yell out the window at them and wave. I didn’t care if I was too loud and annoyed everyone on the bus, I had to give a shout out to my elders. Grandmama died of cancer. She is gone but not forgotten and this page will be a testament to such a kind and memorable woman.

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TRANSCRIPTIONS:

United States Social Security Death Index, Mary L Gregory, 2001
Source: Family Search

http://bit.ly/PCVWPw

first name: Mary
middle name: L
last name: Gregory
name suffix:
birth date: 6 May 1925
social security number:
place of issuance: Texas
last residence: Missouri
zip code of last residence: 63115
death date: 7 July 2001
estimated age at death: 76

Source Citation
“United States Social Security Death Index,” index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JLK7-VZQ : accessed 22 Aug 2012), Mary L Gregory, 7 July 2001; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).

1930 Texas Census
Jefferson County, Port Arthur City (pt of)
Enumeration District 123-68, Supervisor’s District 27, Sheet 6B
Enumerated on 5 Apr 1930
Roosevelt Ave
Lines 51-54
Image 11 of 39

Notes: Transcriber wrote Setular’s name as Sethlar but I see a U not an H. I can make out the letter after Mary as an L not a D. All children have given both parents place of birth as LA. Gladys was born a year after the census. This is the 2nd part of Bernice Sr’s household. He, Setular, Alston, Bernice Jr and Helen are enumerated on the previous page. Alton’s household is directly underneath Bernice.

Bernice Broussard: house #848, # dwelling house visited is 106, # family visited 119, head of household, owned house valued at $2000, did not live on a farm, b. 1891, 39yrs, Black, married, married at 20yrs, did not attend school, could read/write/speak English, born in LA, both parents born in LA, occupation as a truck driver for City Water Dept, he was at work the day before the census, not a veteran, Mary’s father

Sethlar Broussard: wife, b. 1893, 38yrs, Black, married, married at 16yrs, did not attend school, could read/write/speak English, born in LA, both parents born in LA, no occupation

Alston: son, b. 1912, 18yrs, Black, single, did not attend school, can read/write/speak English, born in LA, both parents born in LA, occupation as a carpenter (help) in a building, was not at work the day before census, line # in unemployment schedule was 17

Bernice Jr: son, b. 1913, 16yrs, Black, single, attended school, can read/write/speak English, born in LA, both parents born in LA, no occupation

Helen: daughter, b. 1918, 12yrs, Black, single, attended school, can read/write/speak English, born in TX, both parents born in LA, no occupation

Lawrence: son, b. 1919, 11yrs, Black, single, attended school, can read/write/speak English, born in TX, both parents born in LA, no occupation

Alfred: son, b. 1923, 7yrs, Black, single, attended school, born in TX, both parents born in LA

Mary D: daughter, b. 1925, 6yrs, Black, single, born in TX, both parents born in LA

Dorothy M: daughter, b. 1928, 2 1/2yrs, Black, single, born in TX, both parents born in LA

1940 Texas Census
Enumeration District 123-94: JUSTICE PRECINCT 2, PORT ARTHUR CITY (AREA B – PART), JEFFERSON COUNTY
Block Nos 4216-417
Sheet No 11B
Enumerated on 8 April 194
Lines 60-66
Image 22 of 32

BERNICE BROUSSARD: head of household, address: 848 Roosevelt Ave, # of household in order of visitation: 200, rented or owned home: blank, value of home: 2020, does the household live on a farm: no, sex: male, race: Negro, age at last birthday: 49 [estimated year of birth 1891], marital status: married, attended school or college anytime since March 1, 1940: no, highest grade of school completed: 2, place of birth: LA, in what place did this person live on April 1, 1935: same home, was this person at work for pay or profit in private or non-emergency govt work during week of March 24-30: yes, # of hours worked during week of March 24-30, 1940: 48, occupation: laborer, industry: water dept city, class of worker: PW, # of weeks worked in 1939 (equivalent full-time weeks): 52, amount of money wages or salary received (including commissions): 1040, did this person receive income of $50 or more from sources other than money wages or salary: no

SETULER BROUSSARD: x inside a circle after her name (she gave household information to the enumerator), wife of Bernice, address: 848 Roosevelt Ave, # of household in order of visitation: 200, rented or owned home: blank, value of home: 2020, does the household live on a farm: no, sex: female, race: Negro, age at last birthday: 46 [estimated year of birth 1894], marital status: married, attended school or college anytime since March 1, 1940: no, highest grade of school completed: 2, place of birth: LA, in what place did this person live on April 1, 1935: same home, was this person at work for pay or profit in private or non-emergency govt work during week of March 24-30: no, # of weeks worked in 1939 (equivalent full-time weeks): 0, amount of money wages or salary received (including commissions): 0, did this person receive income of $50 or more from sources other than money wages or salary: no

HELEN BROUSSARD: daughter of Bernice, sex: female, race: Negro, age at last birthday: 19 [estimated year of birth 1920], marital status: single, attended school or college anytime since March 1, 1940: no, highest grade of school completed: 7, place of birth: TX, in what place did this person live on April 1, 1935: same home, was this person at work for pay or profit in private or non-emergency govt work during week of March 24-30: no, If not, was he at work on, or assigned to, public EMERGENCY WORK (WPA, NYA, CCC, etc.) during week of March 24-30? (Yes or No): no
Was this person SEEKING WORK? (Yes or No): yes (new worker), # of weeks worked in 1939 (equivalent full-time weeks): 0, amount of money wages or salary received (including commissions): 0, did this person receive income of $50 or more from sources other than money wages or salary: no

ALFRED BROUSSARD: son of Bernice, sex: male, race: Negro, age at last birthday: 16 [estimated year of birth 1924], marital status: single, attended school or college anytime since March 1, 1940: no, highest grade of school completed: 7, place of birth: TX, in what place did this person live on April 1, 1935: same home, was this person at work for pay or profit in private or non-emergency govt work during week of March 24-30: yes, # of hours worked during week of March 24-30, 1940: 48, occupation: clerk, industry: grocery store, class of worker: PW, # of weeks worked in 1939 (equivalent full-time weeks): 52, amount of money wages or salary received (including commissions): 676, did this person receive income of $50 or more from sources other than money wages or salary: no

MARY BROUSSARD: daughter of Bernice, sex: female, race: Negro, age at last birthday: 15 [estimated birth year 1925], marital status: single, attended school or college anytime since March 1, 1940: yes, highest grade of school completed: 6, place of birth: TX, in what place did this person live on April 1, 1935: same home, was this person at work for pay or profit in private or non-emergency govt work during week of March 24-30: no, no for all questions after this, Indicate whether engaged in home housework (H), in school (S), unable to work (U), or other (Ot): S
# of weeks worked in 1939 (equivalent full-time weeks): 0, amount of money wages or salary received (including commissions): 0, did this person receive income of $50 or more from sources other than money wages or salary: no

DOROTHY BROUSSARD: daughter of Bernice, sex: female, race: Negro, age at last birthday: 13 [estimated birth year 1928], marital status: single, attended school or college anytime since March 1, 1940: yes, highest grade of school completed: 3, place of birth: TX, in what place did this person live on April 1, 1935: same home, # of weeks worked in 1939 (equivalent full-time weeks): 0
amount of money wages or salary received (including commissions): 0, did this person receive income of $50 or more from sources other than money wages or salary: no

GLADYS BROUSSARD: daughter of Bernice, sex: female, race: Negro, age at last birthday: 8 [estimated birth year 1932], marital status: single, attended school or college anytime since March 1, 1940: yes, highest grade of school completed: 1, place of birth: TX, in what place did this person live on April 1, 1935: same home

*Please note that new surnames have been added to BroussardGregorySledgeWilliams (BGSW): Frierson, Frank, Griffin, Hobson, King, Nunn and Smith. Frank, Hobson and Nunn need locations. http://bit.ly/QmwfAJ