Vernice Marie Vizier Brunies

Posted Monday, December 1, 2008

Vernice Marie Vizier Brunies, 78, a native of Golden Meadow, La., and a resident of Grand Isle, La., passed away peacefully Thursday, November 27.

She is survived by her most beloved grandson, Richard Gary Brunies; two brothers, Harris and Curtis Vizier; one daughter-in-law, Theresa G. Brunies; two adopted granddaughters, Nikki B. Brunies and Dana B. Bernier; one adopted great-granddaughter, Madison Brunies; and a host of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by the very recent loss of her only beloved and most cherished son, Gary William Brunies on Oct. 22; her husband, Richard H. Brunies Jr.; her parents, Felicien and Sylvia Esponge Vizier; and one brother, Adam Vizier.

Along with her family, she moved to Grand Isle at age 2 and remained a resident of the island until her death. Vern, as she was most commonly referred to, will always be remembered for her love of flowers and the yard work that went into tending them, and also the joy and pride she took in the decorating and the upkeep of her home. She loved animals, especially dogs and Gary’s horse Jimbo. She was a homemaker most of her married life, only briefly working outside the home. She was a loyal, loving, devoted and doting wife, mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, godmother, aunt and friend. She whole-heartedly believed and trusted in her God and her Catholic faith. She will be greatly missed and always remembered.

She was buried at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church Cemetery.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Homes is in charge of the arrangements.