In Memory of

Lydia

Broyard

Obituary for Lydia Broyard

Lydia Cecilia "Cecile" Johnson Broyard received her heavenly wings on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at the age of 99. Beloved wife of the late Randolph Bernard Broyard for 56 years. Daughter of the late Joseph "Roscoe" Johnson and Julia Melancon Johnson. Mother of Rose Broyard Burbank, William Broyard, Michael Broyard, Sr., Marion Broyard Alexis, Myra Broyard Gonzales, Margaret Broyard Frederick and the late Randolph Bernard Broyard, Jr., Randolph Joseph Broyard and Henry Broyard. Mother-in-law to Jeanetta Hawkins Broyard, Betty Saul Broyard, Donald Alexis, Curtis B. Gonzales, Jr., Willard Frederick, Jr. and the late Michael Burbank. Sister to the late Adam Johnson, Charles Johnson and Ruby Ann Johnson Augustin. Sister-in-law to Mary Cornelia Broyard Reine. Grandmother of Vida Burbank Thompson, Michele Burbank, Christopher Burbank, Derek Broyard, Michael Broyard, Jr., Tara Broyard Hammond, Shane Broyard, Randolph Broyard, Keith Broyard, Tanner Feast, Sharell Broyard, Jonathan Alexis, Jessica Alexis, Lindsey Gonzales-Andrews, Brandon Lewis, Rocio Rubio, Nancy Cid, Alejandra Vargas and the late Shawn Broyard and Bradley Frederick. She also leaves to mourn a host of great-grandchildren, great great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, godchildren, other relatives and friends of the family. Relatives and friends of the family, also priests and parishioners of St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, Sisters of the Holy Family, faculty, staff and alumnae of St. Mary's Academy, Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary, Our Lady of Victory Court No. 50 and M.L. Lunnon Ladies of Grace Chapter 4 are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, 1923 St. Philip St. Rosary begins at 8:45 am, followed by the Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary Burial Rituals, visitation and mass beginning at 10:00 am. Fr. John Asare-Dankwah, celebrant. Interment: Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in memory of Lydia Cecilia Johnson Broyard to St. Mary's Academy, 6905 Chef Menteur Hwy., New Orleans, LA 70126. Arrangements by Charbonnet-Labat-Glapion Funeral Home, 1615 St. Philip St.