Joan Dannie LaFleur

Lafayette - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, September 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Holy Cross in Lafayette for Joan Dannie LaFleur, age 80, who passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025. Fr. Andrew Schumacher will celebrate the mass. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 26, 2025 from 12:00 PM until service time at Holy Cross in Lafayette. Dcn. Robert Klingman will pray the rosary at 1:00 PM. Joan Dannie LaFleur was born on October 11, 1944 in Ville Platte and she was a longtime resident of Lafayette. She graduated as valedictorian of Sacred Heart High School in Ville Platte in 1962. Joan spent her early adulthood raising her children in New Iberia for about 28 years before returning to school later in life. She earned her bachelor’s degree with honors from USL (now ULL) in 1987 and went on to achieve her master’s degree in social work as an honor graduate from LSU in 1990 (LCSW). Following her education, Joan worked at Our Lady of Lourdes for 13 years before opening a successful private practice, where she served her community with compassion for 20 years. Joan will be remembered for her love of music, especially Neil Diamond; her joy in dancing, her devotion to people, family, faith, and her church. She loved New Orleans and all that came with it. Joan was also known for cooking the best tamales you would ever eat. In her later years, she found great happiness in water aerobics and line dance classes, where she built many cherished friendships. Her vibrant spirit, dedication, and warmth touched all who knew her. She is survived by her children, Mitchell Broussard, Leah Judice (Len), Nicole Faulk (Joey), Brandy Nereaux (Kyle), and Dane Broussard; her grandchildren, Rikki Judice Muth (Steven), Jon Michael Judice, Tallon Faulk, Bryce Johnson, Noelle Johnson, Sadie Nereaux, Aubrey Nereaux, and Avery Nereaux (Carolyn); one great-grandchild on the way; as well as her sister, Kerry Higginbotham (Ray). She was preceded in death by her parents, Dudley and Bernita LaFleur; as well as many aunts and uncles. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made to Hospice of Acadiana (https://hospiceacadiana.com/hoa/donate) and the Miles Perret Center (https://milesperret.org/donate). The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Brierre, Eric Buller (P.A.), Dr. McCarron, the Miles Perret Center, and the staff of Hospice of Acadiana for their excellent care. Joan herself also expressed her special thanks before her passing to her friends for sharing the joy, tears, laughter, and dance with her. She will be laid to rest at Holy Family Cemetery in New Iberia at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Cypress Funeral Home & Crematory, 206 W. Lafayette St., Maurice, LA 70555.

Joan Dannie LaFleur

October 11, 1944 - September 20, 2025