Willie Mae

Brignac

Willie Mae Brignac "MawMaw"

Devoted Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother.

February 1, 1936 - October 30, 2022

Willie Mae Brignac, 86, was called to heaven at her Reserve home on October 30th, 2022.

Willie Mae was born Feb 1st, 1936 in Reserve, LA to William Cambre and Adele Marie Vicknair. She was raised an only child and adored her parents as much as they adored her.

Willie Mae went to St. Peter School and attended church there until she was no longer able to. She was an active member of the school and church community throughout her life, even after her children and grandchildren were grown. She graduated Leon Godchaux High School in 1954.

Willie Mae's first marriage was with Norbert J. Schustz. They had two children, Glen M. Schustz and Mary Lisa Schustz. Her second marriage was with Gail Patrick "Pie" Brignac. They also had two children, Lance P. Brignac and Dawn D. Brignac.

Willie Mae went on to welcome her beloved grandchildren Krystle, Justin, Heather, Donna, Patrick, Brandon and Sean. Then her great grandchildren Landon, Mason, Waylon, Nevaeh, Keisean, Breonna, Paisley, Oliver and Luke.

Willie Mae was predeceased by her parents and her two husbands, and survived by all her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Willie Mae worked at Hibernia Bank in New Orleans and St. John the Baptist Health Unit. She also worked part-time at the 8 ball in Reserve. Her hobbies included attending church as much as possible, yard work, bird watching, walking, swimming, watching soap operas, cooking, crocheting, spending time with and nurturing her family and collecting all things cardinals.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Visitation and Funeral Mass on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at St. Peter Catholic Church, 1550 Hwy 44, Reserve, LA.  Visitation at the church from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m.  Interment in St. Peter Cemetery, Reserve, LA.

Arrangements by Rose Lynn Funeral Home.  To view or sign the online guest book, please visit www.roselynnfuneralhome.com