Mercedes Buras Broussard, a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 11, 2021, at the age of 88. Mercedes was the beloved wife of Hester Lee Broussard for 72 years. She is the daughter of the late Frank Buras and Verna Smith Buras. Loving mother to the late Keith Broussard Sr. (Glenda), Melissa Broussard Scarabin (Clifford), Kirk Broussard and Kevin Broussard. Grandmother of Clifford Scarabin Jr. (Lacrecia), Ashley Scarabin Lincoln (Josh), and Keith Broussard Jr. (Kayla). She is also survived by six great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. Mercedes is the sister of Elwood Buras (the late Gloria), Glenda Cedotal (James), Leander Buras (the late Linda) and Myrtle Buras. She precedes in death to sisters Lucille Bernard (the late Paul), Hazel Smith (the late Marcus), Esther Loga (the late Ellis), Vera Dean (the late Bill) and brothers Bertrand Buras (the late Agnes) and Irvin Buras. Mercedes was a lifelong resident of Plaquemines Parish, and she was an employee of the Plaquemines Parish School Board for many years. Mercedes was a caring, loving mother and will be greatly missed by her children and their families. Services were held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Belle Chasse, LA, on October 19, 2021. Interment: Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Gretna, LA.