Cheryl Blanchard Champagne

Breaux Bridge- A Funeral Service was held at 3 p.m., Monday, March 25, 2024 at Pellerin Funeral Home of Breaux Bridge for Cheryl Blanchard Champagne, 68, who passed away on March 21, 2024 at her residence in Breaux Bridge.

A visitation took place at the funeral home in Breaux Bridge on Monday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m..

A rosary was recited at 11 a.m. on Monday. 

  Deacon Marcel “Butch” Hebert officiated at the funeral service. Readers were Katie Belaire and Dustin Domangue.

Cheryl was born on January 27, 1956. For many years, Cheryl was employed with Martin Chevrolet, Millie’s Home Furniture, and St. Agnes as a C.N.A. One word to describe Cheryl would be a “caretaker.” She enjoyed doing word searches, going to the casino, yardwork, and cooking. Cheryl will be deeply missed. 

She is survived by her father, Dieu Donne Blanchard; children, Kristie Champagne (Chad Goins) and Travis Champagne (Tami); four grandchildren, Kennedie Bass, Aubry Bass, Preston Goins and Beckett Champagne; one great grandchild, Lucy Bass; siblings, Doreen Trahan, Tina Hebert, Melanie Blanchard, Danny Blanchard (Elaine) and Dean Blanchard (Linda); and Kizzie Benoit  (her daughters, Kariana “Buttercup” and Olivia) and Katie Belaire, who were like daughters to Cheryl.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Leatrice Broussard Charpentier; step-father, Allen Charpentier; step-mother, Jeanette Blanchard; companion, Roy Benoit; father of her children, Gary “Bimmie” Champagne; niece, Ashley Hebert; and brother-in-law, Ron Hebert. 

Before her passing, Cheryl expressed her gratitude and thanks to her sisters, her brother, Danny, her godchild, Katie, and her cousin, Elaine for taking good care of her and being there for her. 

Our heart felt appreciation to Hospice of Acadiana for their care, compassion and support provided to the family. Our special thanks to Katie Cormier, Allison Champagne, Carol Jackson, Jennifer Hebert and Edward Johnson. 

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Cheryl’s memory to Hospice of Acadiana hospiceacadiana.com/donate

To view on-line obituary, sign guestbook and view video tribute,  www.pellerinfuneralhome.com.

Pellerin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. 

(Pd.Adv.)