Bernice Heyd Hymes

1929 ∼ 2013

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Bernice Heyd Hymes, 84, of Orange, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2013. She was born on March 13, 1929 in LeBleu Settlement, Louisiana.

Bernice was the daughter of Ferdinand Heyd, Jr. and Elizabeth Hebert Heyd. Bernice is preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband, Mertin Hymes. Those who will most cherish her memory are her children: Elizabeth Hymes Beissel and spouse Jim, of Houston, Paul Hymes and spouse Kathleen, of Lake Charles, and James Hymes and partner Jim, of Austin.

Bernice also leaves four grandchildren: Pete Gentry Serrata, Darren Paul Hymes, Whitney Hymes Raymond and spouse Bill, and Amy Christine Hymes; and five great-grandchildren.

The Hymes family wishes to thank Debbie Courtney for her care of Bernice the last four years.

Friends and family will gather for Bernice's visitation and wake at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church at 4300 Meeks Drive in Orange on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 from 6:00-7:30 p.m.

A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at the church with burial at St. Mary Cemetery following. The Mass will be con-celebrated by Father Thomas Phelan and Father Francis Conroy.

Following the burial, all are invited to join the family for a luncheon to be served in the parish hall of the church.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in memory of Bernice to the Seminarian Scholarship Fund - Diocese of Beaumont, care of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 4300 Meeks Drive, Orange, Texas 77632.

Arrangements are under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Condolences

Theresa Cart June 12, 2013

Bernice will be missed by all. She was always willing to lend an ear or help out in anyway she could. We will always love you!

Rev. Fr. David Edwards June 12, 2013

I first met Bernice in 2001. I was a seminarian and I was assigned to St. Francis of Assisi Church in Orange, for my internship from May until October. I had to select 12 lay parishoners to serve on the lay advisory committee whose responsibility is to offer feedback to the seminarian and evaluate the seminarian's liturgical, social and ministerial presence in the parish. I picked Bernice to serve on this committee and she was the chairperson of the group. Let me sum up how it worked out overall: in the end, the seminary used as a model the lay advisory committee of St. Francis parish for how a lay advisory committee should conduct themselves in carrying out their tasks in helping with a seminarian interning in their parish. The seminary director of pastoral field education was impressed with the committee. She was a special and gifted woman. I am grateful for what she did in supporting my vocation to the priesthood. May she rest in peace.

Steve Shaddock June 12, 2013

Paul, I am out of town, but heard about our mother's passing. My condolences to you and your family. I really liked your mother and was always impressed by her strong faith and devotion.

Anonymous June 1, 2013

To the Hymes Family I send my deepest sympathy. Your mother was one of the nicest women I knew from my St. Mary's days. A beautiful, kind, caring lady whom I'll always remember. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.##imported-begin##Regina Brown Dennis##imported-end##

Anonymous May 31, 2013

I will truly miss Uncle Carrol. My prayers and thoughts are for everyone in the family, especially Aunt Media.##imported-begin##Charles Blume##imported-end##