Carri S. Broussard, 40, of Liberty Hills, Texas passed away June 24, 2009, in Laurel, Mississippi from injuries suffered in an automobile accident.
A native of Grayling, Michigan, she was born March 28, 1969, to Kathryn and Barry Johnson. Her family moved to the Beaumont area in 1978 where she lived for twenty-two years. She graduated from Hardin-Jefferson High School in Sour Lake in 1988, and continued her education at Lamar University in Beaumont graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Earth Life Science in 1996.
A lady of many talents, Carri had a varied professional career. Besides being a Certified Nurses Aide, she worked as a medical lab assistant in the Quality Control and Assay department at Helena Laboratory, a medical lab assistant and researcher with San Antonio Kidney Disease Center, and taught Phlebotomy at Career Point Institute in San Antonio.
Her many hobbies included hunting, fishing, traveling, camping, belly dancing, and yoga.
She is survived by her husband of fourteen years, Major Thomas Broussard of Liberty Hill; mother, Kathryn McKinley of Lumberton; father, Barry Johnson of Tampa, Florida; brother, Kevin Johnson of Tampa, Florida; nephews, Craig Johnson and Tony Sridley; niece, Candice Johnson; and her four beloved cats.
Her step-father, Dr. Velton McKinley; sister, Lori Lee Adams; and cousin, Sharon George preceded Carri in death.
Carri’s memorial service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 11, 2009, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Carri S. Broussard Memorial Fund, c/o South Central Healthcare Foundation, 1220 Jefferson Street, Laurel, Mississippi 39440 or you may call 601-399-0519.
