TERREBONNE and LAFOURCHE Parishes, La.

OBITUARIY for BRIGGS, LILLIE MAE  

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan

Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from Nov. 2 to Nov. 4, 2013

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BRIGGS, LILLIE MAE 

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Lillie Mae Briggs, 94, a native of Port Barre and a lifelong resident of 
Opelousas, died at her residence Friday, Nov. 1, 2013. 

Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday at LaFond-Ardoin Funeral Home in 
Opelousas with the Rosary recited by Deacon John Miller at 6 p.m. at the 
funeral home. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Landry 
Catholic Church, 

followed by burial in Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery. 
The Rev. James Brady will officiate. 

Musical selections will be performed by Christopher Briggs and Sherry Landry. 
Her pallbearers will be Philip D'Antoni, Garret D'Antoni, Jason Soileau, Mikey 
Boudreaux, Ricky Smart, and Mitchell Briggs. Honorary pallbearer will be Peter 
Lloyd Cormier. 

She is survived by her sons, Curtis Briggs Jr. and wife, Jennifer, of Houma, 
and Kevin Briggs, of Opelousas; daughters, Vera Smart and husband, Rick, of 
Friendswood, Texas, Gwen D'Antoni and husband, Patrick, of Reno, Nev., Judy 
Perrault, of Lafayette, and Karen Boudreaux and husband, Leon, of Opelousas; 
brother, Peter Lloyd Cormier and wife, Alice, of Opelousas; 17 grandchildren; 
and 16 great-grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Briggs Sr.; parents, Florand 
and Edmea Melancon Cormier; brothers, Florand Cormier Jr. and Floyd Cormier; 
sister, Etheline Cormier; sons-in-law, Norman Soileau and Mason Perrault. 

Lillie was a very spiritual person who was active in the Charismatic Movement, 
People's Program, Life Champions and the Art League. Her many talents and 
passions included painting, baking, fishing, and most of all, the love that she 
had for her family. She worked as a beautician in her earlier years. 

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Mrs. Briggs' daughter, 
Karen Boudreaux, for the years of love and care given to their mother. 
The family also thanks all of her wonderful caregivers for the care and 
kindness shown to her. 

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that Memorial Masses or donations be made 
to St. Landry or Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Churches. 

LaFond-Ardoin Funeral Home in Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. Read 

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