Tammy McCormick Broussard

Our dearly beloved Tammy McCormick Broussard entered the world on January 4, 1974 in New Orleans, Louisiana and transitioned peacefully at her parent’s home, surrounded by her loving family on June 2, 2021 at 47 years old. She was a cancer warrior who bravely battled cancer for over 10 years before accepting her wings and heavenly assignment. Tammy was the second of 13 children, all born to the handsome Ransom "Tip" McCormick, Sr. of Vossburg, MS, and the lovely Labertha Theresa Darensbourg McCormick of Dallas, TX. Raised in New Orleans, Tammy graduated from Benjamin Franklin High School with honors in 1992, where she participated in track and field and other extracurricular activities. Tammy attended the University of New Orleans where she completed her Bachelor of Science in Finance in 1998. Tammy married Jarrod Broussard of New Orleans, LA in 2003. She and Jarrod have a wonderful daughter, Isabel, and shared an amazing and steadfast union until her passing. Tammy was an incredible wife, mother, sister, daughter, aunt, and friend to so many. Tammy was a highly active over-achiever who held multiple careers. She worked as an analyst with the City of New Orleans in the Office of Community Development until Hurricane Katrina. Afterwards, she worked as a Budget Analyst for the city’s Chief Administrative Officer. Tammy served our city in these positions for over 20 years until her retirement in 2018. Tammy was a local celebrity who had a passion for modeling. Her runway performances were stellar. Early in her career, Tammy was cast in a breathtaking national commercial, billboard, and magazine campaign for Texaco. Tammy appeared in over 300 fashion shows, including work for Saks Fifth Avenue, Fashion Week, Carl Mack Studios, Paper Dolls, About Faces, Festigals, and others. She taught modeling and lectured at several fashion institutes, including John Casablanca Model Management, Barbizon Modeling and Acting School, and Positive Image Modeling. She was particularly proud of her service as an ambassador for the You Night Cancer Empowerment Programs, where she joined the organization as a runway coach and lead instructor. Her work there transformed hundreds of cancer survivors into runway models for fashion shows. Tammy was also a founder, lead instructor, and financial manager for Chic Nouvelle Model and Talent Management. Her 20 year plus career in modeling was publicly honored in 2016 as a Fashion Trailblazer Award Recipient during NOLA Fashion Week. Tammy worked as an actor and broadcast personality, co-hosting The Chic-Nouvelle TV show with her sister Rowena, appearing in her sister Diarra McCormick’s play “Black People Problems” as well as other productions by Jomo Kenyatta-Bean and through the Anthony Bean Community Theater. She was also cast as an extra in the feature film “Double Jeopardy”. Finally, as someone who truly believed in fostering personal growth, Tammy worked at Delgado University as an adjunct professor, teaching life study skills. Tammy was a parishioner at St. Phillip the Apostle Catholic Church. She also attended services at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, Bethel Temple, New Genesis Bible Church, Thessalonians COGIC, and Community COGIC. Socially, Tammy was a member of the Krewe du Vieux’s Fabulous Krewe of Underwear, a parading carnival organization. She was also a multi-year resident of Black Rock City, NV. Tammy is survived by her spouse, Jarrod James Broussard, their daughter, Isabel Amelie Broussard, her father Ransom ”Tip” McCormick, Sr., her mother, Labertha Theresa Darensbourg McCormick, her sister, Rowena Kay McCormick Robinson (Russell), her brother Ransom “Rocky” McCormick, Jr. residing in Dallas, TX, her brother Percy Tobias McCormick, her brother Jonah McCormick, her sister Bianca Arianne McCormick Johnson (Jerry), residing in Baton Rouge, LA, her brother Josiah McCormick, her brother Damani Kayode McCormick (Shanitra Neal), her sister Diarra Ayodele McCormick, her brother Jeremiah Onaje' McCormick, her sister Naderah Nandi McCormick, her brother Ngozi Zachariah McCormick (Sirri Seats), her sister Adesola Gaziem McCormick who resides in Minot, ND, her sister-in-law Nicole Elizabeth Broussard Smothers who resides in Missouri City, TX, and her mother-in-law Gail Porche Broussard. All named relatives reside in New Orleans, except where noted. Tammy is also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews, cousins, and additional in-laws. Tammy was a beautiful spirit who radiated love and kindness. She fostered compelling and memorable connections with everyone she met. We love her and will miss her dearly. Tammy’s Public Viewing will be from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm on Friday, June 11, 2021 at Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave., New Orleans, LA 70125. Tammy’s Memorial will be held on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Dillard University’s Lawless Chapel, 2601 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70122. Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and the Memorial will begin at 12:00 pm. The interment will follow in the St. Louis #3 Cemetery, 3421 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119 in the Saint Michael the Archangel Mausoleum. The Repast will follow her internment and take place at 3317 Franklin Ave., New Orleans, LA 70122. There will be an additional memorial at a later date at House of Memories Event Room, 1933 Stumpf Blvd., Ste B, Gretna, LA 70056. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Avenue. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the guestbook and share condolences with the family.

Tammy McCormick Broussard

June 1, 2021