Carolyn Muncie Broussard

In Honor of Carolyn Muncie Broussard, Friend, Grandmother, Mother and Wife. Carolyn Muncie Broussard was born in Dallas, Texas, on December 6, 1942, to Herbert and Naomi Muncie. She died at home after a stroke on July 9, 2024, attended by family and her beloved cat. A celebration of life service will be held at Miller Funeral Home and Crematory, 3200 Golansky Blvd, Woodbridge, Virginia 22192, on Sunday, October 20, 2024. A visitation hour will commence at 1:00 p.m. followed by the service from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Carolyn was widowed in 2013, upon the death of her second husband of nearly 35 years, Floyd L. Broussard Jr. She is survived by a loving family: daughter Lauri R. Purvin, son-in-law Jerry and their 3 children (Noah, Naomi and Rachel); son Reuben R. Richards III, daughter-in-law Mary and their 2 children (Jacob and Emma); stepson Floyd “Trey” Broussard, former daughter-in-law Patricia Solorzano and their 2 children (Ana and Nico); brother Herbert “Skeet” Muncie, sister-in-law Mary, their 2 children with their spouses (Eric and Denise, Sarah and Tim) and their 4 grandchildren; step-nephew Don Richard and his husband Drew Ziegler; step-niece Roxanne Mouton, her former husband Zachary, their 2 children with their spouses (Camille, JZ and Tatiana) and their 4 grandchildren. She is also survived by her first husband, who is the father of Lauri and Reuben. Late in life, she found wonderful companionship with Robert “Bob” McCarthy with whom she thoroughly enjoyed spending time with. An avid gardener and refined person who knew the difference between an oyster and a table fork, Carolyn was known for her impeccable taste in everything from plants to wine. She and Floyd traveled the world until his death, visiting numerous countries in continental Europe and South America as well as Canada, China, and the United Kingdom. After Floyd’s death, Carolyn continued to travel, enjoying wine tours in France, river cruises through other European countries, and an epic trip to Alaska with Lauri and Reuben and their families. She was also a devotee of live theater and held season tickets to Arena Stage, Signature Theater, the Kennedy Center, and Shakespeare Theater Company — often simultaneously! — for many decades. She proudly volunteered as an usher at Arena Stage for many years and often commented on how lucky she felt to see so many productions more than once. She relished a great performance, whether Beckett or Sondheim. Carolyn retired in her late 50s from Citibank after a career as a senior accountant. Upon her retirement, she immersed herself in shade and container gardening as well as koi stewardship. She and Floyd had a spectacular, meticulously maintained pond filled with a school of award-winning fish that he and Carolyn trained to eat out of her hands. She and Floyd were active members and leaders of local and regional garden and koi clubs. Their home was a featured stop on various garden tours and in several shade-garden publications. Carolyn and Floyd spent many an adventurous weekend visiting antique marts and garden shows. They often brought home quirky gargoyles, unique garden sculptures, and elegant wood furniture. Carolyn kept a beautiful home with exceptional landscaping. Filled with treasures from a lifetime of travel and artwork created by her cherished grandchildren, Carolyn lived in Lake Ridge for nigh on 50 years in a quiet neighborhood within walking distance of the Occoquan Reservoir. Possessing a fine palate, she enjoyed all manner of cuisine from food trucks to her favorite French restaurant in Occoquan, Bistro L ’Hermitage to the Michelin 3-Star Inn at Little Washington. She was an educated, albeit informal wine connoisseur with a bottle collection spanning the globe. She was an active, lovely woman with classic style, a gorgeous head of silver hair, sparkling eyes, and a winning smile, typically glossed with a sassy lip color and the attitude to match. To say that she is missed is an understatement. Carolyn highly valued education and the right to vote. She was an avid reader. She was also a lifelong Georgia Bulldogs and Washington Commanders fan. She volunteered at the Polls during elections and enjoyed a challenging word game or puzzle. A “Blue Dog Democrat,” Carolyn was a vocal advocate for bodily autonomy and privacy rights. She believed it was a necessity for women and girls to determine for themselves if, when, and how they may become parents. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Arena Stage in honor of Carolyn’s love for the performing arts. Contributions may be made online at Support Us | Arena Stage https://tickets.arenastage.org/donate/contribute1 or mailed to 1101 Sixth Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024.

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Carolyn Muncie Broussard

July 9, 2024