It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Murlene Blanchard of Winnie, Texas, born in Nederland, Texas, who passed away on December 9, 2023, at the age of 76, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Murlene Blanchard to show support.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Ella Mae Sonnier Ortego and Nellard Joseph Ortego; her husband Donald Blanchard; and her siblings, Rita Gayle and Roger Lee.

She is survived by : her children, Billy Johnson (Dawn) of Winnie, Kathy Humphries of Jena and Laine Sorter (Gene) of Winnfield, Louisiana. She is also survived by six grandchildren; and fifteen great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Broussard's Mortuary