It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Essie L. Briley of Youngsville, Louisiana, born in Opelousas, Louisiana, who passed away on January 14, 2024, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her husband James K. Briley; her parents, Adam Lagrange and Lelia Sebastian; and her siblings, Adam Lagrange, Jr. and Mildred Lagrange Dupre.

She is survived by : her daughters, Marjie Breaux (Louis) of Lafayette, Jennifer Houston (Brett) of Miami and Ann Gary (Leroy) of Youngsville; her grandchildren, Lauren B. Stevens (Jim) of Baton Rouge, Claire Breaux of Baton Rouge, Aaron Breaux (Simone) of Lafayette, Jacob Breaux of Lafayette, Will Houston of Miami, Jack Houston of Miami, Ross Gary of Crestone and Ben Gary (Lauren) of Broussard; her great grandchildren, Isabella, Max, Eli, Ben Stevens, Isaac, Ana Katherin Gary, James and Eleanor Breaux; and her sister-in-law Hermina Lagrange of Opelousas.

In lieu of flowers, family request donations be made to Hospice of Acadiana (https://hospiceacadiana.com), 2600 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA 70503.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Melancon Funeral Home Inc