Erma Jean (Johnson) Broussard was born February 28, 1945 to Ollie B Harris and Johnnie Johnson in Marshall, Texas. Both parents, and five siblings preceded her in death. She graduated from Pemberton High School in Marshall, TX and attended Langston University earning her degree in Elementary Education, and retired after thirty-two years from Crooked Oak Public School System. Erma united with Redeemed Missionary Baptist Church and later she became a member of the Church of the Living God #290 under the leadership of Bishop A.L. Ponder, and was a very faithful, active leader in the church for the last twenty five years. She united in marriage to Eugene Hyeche and to this union three children were born. She later married Jessie Broussard and thereby an addition two children extended to the family were added Jessie Jr. and Sarah. Erma leaves to cherish her precious memories, daughter Elishea Barlow (Blake), son Eugene "Geno" Hyeche, Jr. both of Oklahoma City, OK, daughter Eillo Pannell (Brent) of McAlester, OK, Sister Rosemary Rich of Oklahoma City, OK, Seven grandchildren; Marcus, Lamont, Chris, Corvin, Soli, Sadie and BJ; one great-grandchild Jerimiah; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, friends, and "sister girl" Belva.