Kayla Sue Brossett

Kayla Shaw Brossett, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and faithful servant of the Lord, passed away on March 19, 2026, at her home in Opelousas Louisiana. She was 91 years old. Born on February 15, 1935, in Oil City, Louisiana, to the late James Shaw and Lucinda Shaw, Kayla lived a life defined by devotion to her family, her community, and her unwavering faith in Jesus Christ.

Kayla was a consummate homemaker whose gifts extended far beyond the walls of her household. Her extraordinary cooking abilities led many to encourage her to pursue catering, and her home was kept with such care and elegance that one might have expected a photographer from Southern Living Magazine to arrive at any moment. Never one to stop learning, she studied Floral Design and Painting at San Jacinto College, adding yet other dimensions to her already remarkable talents. Perhaps her most cherished creation, however, was the family cookbook she lovingly compiled, making sure to include everyone's favorite or special dishes. That cookbook remains in a place of honor on kitchen shelves throughout the extended family and may well stand as one of her greatest legacies.

Kayla's life was one of constant movement and adventure. She followed her husband, A. L. Brossett, around the globe as he designed machines in numerous countries, embracing each new destination with grace and curiosity. Even after those years abroad, her love of travel never waned. She held a particular fondness for visiting Holland to see the tulips in bloom. She also enjoyed painting, collecting art, and working diligently to maintain the family traditions that bound her loved ones together across generations.

Above all, Kayla was eternally focused on her family, supporting her husband's, children's, and grandchildren's endeavors with tireless encouragement. She devoted many years to serving as a Sunday School teacher, a Den Mother for Cub Scouts, and a dedicated worker with the GA's and the Women's Missionary Union. Through every season of life, she sought to instill in her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren a love for Jesus Christ and the importance of being in right relationship with their Lord.

Kayla was preceded in death by her husband, A. L. Brossett; her son, Stephen Brossett; her father, James Shaw; and her mother, Lucinda Shaw as well as seven brothers and sisters. She is survived by her daughter, Karen Harris; her son, Keith Brossett and wife, Dawn; as well as grandchildren Robert Harris, Alan Brossett, Stephanie Harris, Joseph Brossett, and Michael Brossett; numerous great-grandchildren, extended family members and friends whose lives she touched deeply.

Services will be held at Calvary Baptist Church in Natchitoches, Louisiana on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Visitation will commence at nine o'clock in the morning, with services beginning at eleven o'clock. The Reverend Randy Ellis, pastor of Kayla's home church, St. Claire Baptist Church, will officiate.

Kayla recorded a scripture on the inside leaf of one of her Bibles and highlighted it in another. First Peter 5:6-7 would be her message to all who love her: "Humble yourselves therefore under the Mighty Hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time. Casting all your cares upon Him, for He cares for you."