Joan Meridier Brierre

Joan Meridier Brierre, age 89, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at her residence. She was a native of New Orleans and a longtime resident of Houma.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at St. Bernadette Catholic Church on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 beginning at 12:00 p.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Lakelawn Metairie Cemetery on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.

Joan is survived by her husband of 65 years, Robert Brierre, Sr.; sons, Robert Brierre, Jr. (Susan), Richard Brierre (Kim); daughters, Denise Turner (Craig), Patrice Theriot (Konrad), Lisa Kirkwood (Robert); Joan was blessed with 23 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren; sisters, Sr. Anne Meridier CSJ, and Joy Horton (William); she is also survived by two nephews and one niece.

Joan is preceded in death by her parents, Wilfred and Olga Meridier; brother, Rev. Wilfred Meridier; mother and father-in-law, Henry and Hilda Brierre.  

Joan was a beautiful soul with a radiant and contagious smile. She loved many, and cared for all. Joan was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church where she volunteered for many years. She was a prayer warrior, prayed the rosary, and served her Lord and Savior with her whole heart. She was blessed with a beautiful family, married many years, she loved her husband and children, but above all adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Anyone who knew her, knew she loved to read, sew, and shop with her girls. Joan leaves a legacy behind and has been united with her family who passed before her. She now rests in the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We love you Mimi, “My Heart”.

We would like to thank the care givers and Haydel Memorial Hospice for the care and love shown to our mother.  

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Congregation of St. Joseph Wichita Center Sisters 3700 E. Lincoln St.Wichita, KS 67218 C/O Sr. Ann Delores Laplant, CSJ.

Chauvin Funeral Home and Crematory are honored to serve the Joan Brierre Family.