Arleen "Nana" Berthelot Brignac passed away at her home on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at the age of 84. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She modeled unconditional love and forgiveness, Christ-like behavior, and never judged others. She enjoyed reading her Bible lessons, cooking for family gatherings, playing Rummy with her hubby while bird watching, loved talking on the phone with friends and family. She also enjoyed watching tennis, keeping up with the news, occasional outings to the casino, and scrolling through Facebook. In her younger years, she loved traveling with Pampie and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Raoul Joseph Berthelot, Sr. and Winifred Ruth Berthelot; great-grandchild, Bodie Devall; and her sister, Theresa Oubre. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, whom she met in 8th grade, John "Pampie" Emmett Brignac; daughters, Meredith Brignac Landry (Jason) and Allison Brignac Wooten (Ryan); sons, Dean Michael Brignac (Traci) and Remi Paul Brignac (Chris); grandchildren, Brittany Devall (Blake), Lauryn Robinson (John Michael), Brennon Brignac (Beth), Emily Arnold, Brooke Lowenkron (Ben), Beau Brignac (Hannah), Brohn Brignac, Anna Wooten, Luke Immasche, and Jake Wooten; great-grandchildren, Bristol Devall, Harper Lowenkron, Baker Devall, Finley Arnold, Wesley Robinson, John Emmett Brignac III, Rex Arnold, Cooper Brignac, Ellie Arnold, Logan Lowenkron, Mollie Robinson, Garrett Landry (Bridgit), Peyton Landry, and two on the way; sisters, Winnie Gilbert and Melinda Becnel; and brother, Raoul Berthelot. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway in Baton Rouge. A Visitation will be held at the funeral home beginning at 1:00 p.m. The family would like to give special thanks to Bridgett Barker, Ursula Pinkney, Jessica Carr, Linda Kelley, and Marshon Isaac, Pinnacle Home Health and Hospice, Decision Critical, and Landmark South Rehab for taking great care of their Nana. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.