Vernell Parent Tullier

Vernell Parent Tullier passed from this life into the loving arms of her Savior on June 8, 2026. She was a devoted mother to her five daughters, instilling in them a strong faith and hearts of service. She was a lifelong member of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, receiving all her Sacraments in this beautiful faith community. Vernell was an accomplished graduate of St. Amant High School, where she played basketball and was proud to receive the meritorious American Legion Award. She married her junior high sweetheart, and spent her life as a homemaker and mother, supporting J.R. in his career. She was active in her church parish and in the Catholic Daughters of America (Courts 1955 and 2762) and enjoyed social activities including support of the semi-professional baseball league and as a member of the bowling team. She loved shopping, camping and travel and was always there to lend a hand to her growing family.

She is survived by her husband of 73 years, John Ray (J.R.) Tullier of St. Amant, by five daughters, Sondra (Duane) Broussard, Cindy Pendarvis (Mike Hinson), Darlene (Paul) Taranto, Trudy (Dan) Huguet, and Pam (Jeffrey) Melancon. Her beautiful legacy also includes 15 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Elva and Felicien Parent, her sisters, Mary Grace Lambert and Shirley McManus, her grandson, Shaun Pendarvis and her great grandson, John Cleary.

Visitation will be held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church beginning at 8:30 a.m. with the Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. Pallbearers will be grandsons Justin Huguet, Jesse Huguet, Mason Melancon, Chad Pendarvis, Bryan Pendarvis, Michael Taranto and Matthew Taranto. Honorary Pallbearers will be Shaun Pendarvis (at the gates of Heaven) and John Broussard.

The family would like to offer a special thank you to Flo Blank for her many years of love, care and compassion, as well as to the Pinnacle Hospice staff, especially Anna, Corie and Tamerra. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or to a charity of your choice. Donations can be made securely using the 'in lieu of flowers' button below.