Anne Breard Monroe, Louisiana Obituary

Anne Breard

Anne Breard, 74, peacefully passed February 10th, 2021, with her family by her side in Monroe, LA. A celebration of her life will be held March 13th, 2021 at Mulhearn Funeral Home from 1:00 -2:00 PM at 2308 Sterlington Road, Monroe, LA 71203. The family will receive friends from Noon until 1:00 P.M. A funeral procession to Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery 623 Hwy 80 East Monroe, LA 71203 will follow for the interment of her ashes. She was born on March 14 1946, in Monroe to Grammont and Alyce (Hill) Breard. Grammont was a lineal descendant of Don Juan Filhiol, a prominent family who were among the founders of the present city of Monroe. He had spent his life here and was active in the growth and development of the city. She attended Neville High School in Monroe. Shortly after she married Ernest Michael Wilson of Delhi, LA, son of June Gattis. In 1966 they became the proud parents of Anne Michelle. She worked at various Women’s Boutique store. She later remarried James McCampbell Russell III and moved to Houston in 1973. She briefly returned to Monroe before moving to Harlingen, TX in 1987 and started her life as a Property Manager where she met many lifelong friends. She considered this as one of her greatest professional achievements. She then moved back to Monroe in 2009 where she reconnected with her old soulmate Carl Nolan. They built a beautiful, happy life together where she worked in retail clothing until she retired in 2019. They raised the cutest Pekingese dog, Mitzi, together. She always had a love for dogs but this one stole her heart. This led to Carl and her getting involved with and supporting the Humane Society Adoption Center of Monroe. They also enjoyed travelling with each other to visit family in New Braunfels and Houston, and some getaway trips to Hot Springs, AR. Her most special trip was when she travelled to Germany in 1989 to witness the birth of her only grandchild Michael, her absolute pride and joy in life. Some of her other loves and interests included George Strait (the music and the man), always having her nails and hair in pristine condition, her never ending hunt for the perfect piece of jewelry, enjoying the beauty of their backyard oasis with her favorite being anything purple and yellow. She loved butterflies and had numerous decorations in the garden and the house. And her latest and most peculiar hobby, the collection of anything and everything with vintage red trucks. Anne is survived by her daughter, Anne Michelle Podkulski and spouse Dan in Kingwood, TX; grandson, Michael Villwock and spouse Ashley in Kingwood, TX; and her husband Carl Nolan in Monroe, LA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Humane Society Adoption Center of Monroe 920 Freight Dr Monroe, LA 71203 Bayoudogs.org
March 14, 1946 - February 1, 202103/14/194602/01/2021
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Deby Hesler
February 23, 2021
I cherish my friendship with Anne... I felt God picked her for me and she gave me so much as my friend... my time with her was short... 5 years , but , she left a beautiful mark on my heart ❤️
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Dana Maley
February 14, 2021
Anne was always a pleasure to be around. She brightened up conversations, and had a knack for storytelling. She and Carl were an excellent team and brought out the best in each other. She was kind and always wanted the best for the people she cared about. I was lucky to ... Continue Reading
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Russell Nolan
February 13, 2021
Anne was the best friend Debbie & I could ask for. She was a joy to be around and always had a great story to share. She was a blessing to my brother Carl and our mother Lillian. We will cherish our memories of her at family celebrations, holidays and dinners where she... Continue Reading
Debbie Knowles Nolan
February 13, 2021
Russ and I will absolute treasure so many memories with Carl and Anne. She was like a 2nd Mom to me and counseled me through many challenging situations over the years. We are better because we knew her and we know that we will see her again in glory! Debbie and Russ... Continue Reading