Katherine Broussard Artus

Katherine Broussard Artus passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 93 years young—a woman of deep faith, steady devotion, and a heart full of grace.

Born in Lottie, Louisiana, Katherine was the second of six children in a close-knit farming family. From an early age, she had many responsibilities; feeding livestock, managing household chores, and caring for her younger siblings. It was during these formative years that she developed a lifelong love for sewing—a craft she practiced with both joy and skill throughout her life.

A bright student, Katherine graduated as a valedictorian from Livonia High School, where she was also a standout on the basketball court. She went on to attend the Charity School of Nursing in New Orleans and became a registered nurse in November 1953 at the age of 21. Her nursing career spanned more than five decades, culminating in her service in the emergency room at St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington—a place and profession where her compassion and strength touched countless lives.

Katherine’s greatest joy and enduring legacy was her family. She was the proud mother of five children and an ever-present source of love and encouragement at every milestone: births, adoptions, weddings, and family gatherings. She nurtured not only her own children but generations of family with quiet wisdom and unwavering support.

A faithful member of First Baptist Church of Covington, Katherine was actively involved in the Lydia Connect Group. Her faith journey began early in life, inspired by a preacher from Cane Brake Baptist Church in Lottie who ministered to her father in the fields. She never forgot the day she watched her parents' river baptism—an experience that shaped her own spiritual walk.

Katherine is survived by her children: Bruce Artus (Vivian), Kathy Artus Felps (late Jim Felps), Steven Artus, Karen Artus, and Terrell Artus (Deanna); her brother, Cecil Broussard (Frieda); grandchildren: Michelle Gonzalez, Katie Raiford (Taylor), Emily

Artus, Sarah Dawsey (Cade), Carlie Felps, Madisen Pippo (Kaleb), Bryce Artus, and Ashlyn Artus; and great-grandchildren: Alejandro Soto, Molly Artus, Elijah and Santiago Gonzalez, Axyl and Alyse Raiford, Liam, Oliver, and Carson Dawsey. She is also lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John Harden Broussard Sr. and Lottie Elmara Cochran Broussard; her siblings Willie Broussard, Betty Broussard, Bonnie Vallet, and John Broussard; her granddaughter, Christina Artus; and her great-granddaughter, Kaylee Forcell.

Visitation will be held at 10:00 AM on Sunday, June 2, at The Chapel at First Baptist Church of Covington,16333 LA-1085, Covington, LA followed by the funeral service at 11:00 AM, officiated by Pastor Waylon Bailey.

Interment will take place at Pinecrest Cemetery in Covington.