St. Michael Catholic Church
100 Oak Dr.
Lake Jackson, TX  77566
Thursday, November 19, 2020
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Lake Jackson, TX  77566
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St. Michael Catholic Church
100 Oak Dr.
Lake Jackson, TX  77566
Friday, November 20, 2020
2:00pm
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Geraldine Elder

of Lake Jackson, TX

April 9, 1932 - November 16, 2020


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Geraldine (Gerry) Broussard Elder died peacefully in her sleep on Monday, November 16, 2020.
She was born on April 9, 1932 to Arthur and Maude Broussard in Abbeville, Louisiana. They moved to the Brazosport area when she was 8 years old and spent most of her life in Lake Jackson.

She was a member of St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Freeport, where she married Thomas (Tom) Elder on February 8, 1952, at the children's mass. When St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Lake Jackson was established, she and Tom became charter members and remained faithful parishioners until her death.

She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas W. Elder, son Thomas G. Elder, parents Arthur and Maude Broussard, sister Mary Lou Oldham, brother Jim Broussard and son-in-law Gary Forse.

We have fond memories of Mom making doll clothes with us and decorating doll houses. Mom's handmade quilts will be enjoyed by all of us for years to come. We enjoyed delicious food like gumbo, potato salad and egg custard at Christmas, and picnic lunches on long car trips to Kentucky or Louisiana. Most school days we woke up to the sound and aroma of Mom making cush-cush in her cast iron skillet. We've grown to appreciate the love she showed us in preparing hot meals every evening for our family dinner. We were always impressed to hear Mom speak French with her relatives from Louisiana. One of her greatest joys was rocking and humming our babies to sleep. The grandkids had fun learning to play poker with Grandma. Mom and Dad loved playing cards with family and friends. They also enjoyed working on home building projects together as their family grew.

Gerry is survived by her children Margaret Reed, Camille Forse, Linda Miller, Helen Zook and husband John, Sara Smith and husband Eddie and John Elder and wife Stacey, sisters Flo Hall and Maudlynn Drake, brother Tim Broussard and wife Mary Louise, sister-in-law Nancy Elder, brother-in-law Jim Elder and wife Margaret and a host of nieces and nephews.

'Grandma' will be greatly missed by her grandchildren Meredith Reed, Austin (Catherine) Reed, Allison (Brendan) Shaughnessy, Stephen (Shelley) Forse, Kenneth Miller, Katy Miller (Benny Thomas), Brian (Meredith) Miller, Brittany (Chris) Chambless, Sam (Destiny) Miller, Adam, Levi and Benjamin Zook, Elizabeth Griffin, Thomas (Hannah) Smith, Kevin (Katie) Elder, Nicholas Elder, Christopher & Alex Bennett and Lauren & Phillip Elder; 22 great-grandchildren with 3 more on the way and one great-great-grandson.

Donations in Gerry's memory may be made to Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic School, 1600 Highway 2004, Richwood, Texas 77531 or Society of St. Vincent de Paul at St. Michael Catholic Church, 100 Oak Drive South, Lake Jackson, Texas 77566.

A funeral mass will be celebrated at 2pm on Friday, November 20, 2020 at St. Michael Catholic Church. Visitation will begin at 7pm until 9pm with a Vigil service at 7:30pm on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at St. Michael Catholic Church.

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13 Condolence(s)
Winnie Badeaux
Lake Jackson, TX
Friday, November 20, 2020

Camille
My thoughts and prayers are with you daily. Gerry was an amazing human being, and Maurice and I are sorry for your loss.

Sandy Fambrough
Lake Jackson, TX
Friday, November 20, 2020

Helen, May the Lord wrap his loving arms around you and the family to comfort you as only he can do. Your memories of good times will help in the days to come.

Chris Mendler
Katy, TX, TX
Friday, November 20, 2020

Camille,
We wish to express our condolences on the death of your mother. May she rest in the peace of Christ.
Rick & Chris Mendler

Tiffany Bertrand
Bacliff, TX
Thursday, November 19, 2020

Sending my condolences to you all. Gerry was an extraordinary woman and a true example of kindness and grace. I will carry fond memories of her always and take solace in knowing that we have such an angel looking down on us. She will be truly missed.

Zaher Khansa
, TX
Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Linda, I'm truly sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. May her soul rest in peace.

Angela (Hall) Music
Lake Jackson, TX
Wednesday, November 18, 2020

I wanted to send my condolences. I will always have very fond memories of Aunt Gerry. She always had a smile on her face and a kind word to say. My Maddie will miss her "Old Grandma Gerry". She was heartbroken when she heard the news, but Aunt Gerry never missed sending her a birthday card when she couldn't make the party or a little surprise "just because" gift to Grandma Flo's for her. Maddie will cherish those memories of kindness that Aunt Gerry always showed her. She will be very missed.

All our love,
Angela & Maddie Hall

Nancy Elder
Louisville ky, TX
Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Sorry for our loss. We will be there in our thoughts and prayers as unable to be there in person

Nancy Elder and family
Cindy.Mary Lynn,Margaret. Diane aDiane

Bethel Robinson
, TX
Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Sara, I am sorry to hear about your loss. Praying for you and your family that God's strength and comfort be with you.

Maggie Bailey
Missouri City, TX
Wednesday, November 18, 2020

My condolences to you family for your loss. Elmo and I are sending prayers

Dee Swope
Lake Jackson, TX
Wednesday, November 18, 2020

We are so sorry to hear about Gerry's passing but confident that she is in the arms of our Savior. Offering our prayers for all.
Dee & Bruce Swope

Mary Kay Null
Austin, TX
Tuesday, November 17, 2020

I am so sorry to hear of Gerry's passing, but happy to hear that she passed peacefully in her sleep - the way we would all like to go. I have many fond memories of growing up next door to the Elder family. Tom and Gerry were great neighbors and I remember my parents enjoying many nights playing cards with them. The Elder house was like a second home to me. May she rest in eternal peace in the arms of Jesus.

Janet Ferguson
Shiner, TX
Tuesday, November 17, 2020

I am so sorry to hear this. Having grown up next door we grew to love all of y'all! When I was out of school and became a hairdresser I remember doing her hair! She was always wonderfu

Michelle Jones
Lake Jackson, TX
Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Margaret, Camille and family, I am so sorry to hear of your Moms passing. May she rest in peace. By reading her obituary and messages left online by Meredith, you all have so many wonderful memories to cherish of her. She was always so kind during events at St. Michael's. Her memory will live on in how much her faith meant to her and sharing that faith with our church community. Prayers