Sophie Broden

Honoring the Life & Legacy of Sophie Broden

"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things are passed away." Revelations 21:4

Sis. Sophia Broden was born to the union of the late Eva W. Stewart and Alexander Stewart Sr. on January 15, 1949. On the evening of July 5, 2026, she heard her Master's voice saying, "My good and faithful servant, your work on earth is done, come take your rest." She was baptized at an early age by Rev. Maxwell Cage at First Baptist Church then continued serving under the leadership of the late Rev. Lucien R. Garret and Pastor Johnnie B. Magee, where she served as a faithful President of the Usher board until she departed this‬ earthly life.

Sophia married Michael Broden Sr. and to their union they reared 2 sons, Michael Broden, Jr. and the late Tyrone “Robert” Broden.

Sophia worked for St. James Parish Government in the Transit Department (Meals on Wheels) for over 25 years before retiring. She will always be remembered for her warm smile, her love of shopping, going to the Senior Citizen Center, working crossword puzzles, sending her grandchildren to the store everyday and spending time with her family.‬

Left to cherish her beautiful memories are her son, Michael Broden Jr. (Angie); 1 bonus daughter, Penny Simoneaux Fleming; 1 bonus niece, Cynthia Pleasant. 16 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Rena Broden and Joyce Herbert (Gerald); 1 brother, Renaldo Stewart (Yvette); 2 sisters-in-law, Patricia Broden and Mary B. Greenup; 1 brother-in-law, Warren Broden (Angela); and a host of nieces, nephews, Godchildren and other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Eva W. and Alexander Stewart Sr.; 1 son, Tyrone “Robert” Broden; 2 brothers, Alexander and Floyd Stewart; grandparents, Sophia and Thomas Williams; 4 brothers-in-law, Jerry Broden, Sr., Thomas "Sugarman" Broden, Roland Broden, and Albert Broden Sr.; 1 sister-in-law, Jeanette "Deany" Broden.

She will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by all whose lives she touched.‬

Sophie's Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at First Baptist Church, 1244 Magnolia Heights, Vacherie, LA 70090; visitation from 8:00AM to 11:00AM followed by the service for 11:00AM. Interment First Baptist Church Cemetery.

Final care and professional services entrusted to Treasures of Life Funeral Services, 315 E. Airline Hwy., Gramercy, LA 70052.

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