Cathye Louise Lieby

1952 ∼ 2012

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Cathye Louise Eldridge-Lieby, 59, passed away Thursday July 19, 2012 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont after a battle with Leukemia, surrounded in love by her husband, son and daughter-in-law.

A celebration of her life will be 10:00 a.m. at Claybar Kelly-Watkins Funeral Home Chapel in Beaumont Saturday, July 28, 2012. Officiating will be Reverend Brenda Warren of First Christian Church in Beaumont, TX. Interment will follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Beaumont.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 7 to 9:00 p.m., Friday at the funeral home.

Cathye was born October 8, 1952 in Baton Rouge, LA to parents Charles Eldridge Sr. and Beryl Eldridge. She was a 1971 graduate of Beaumont High School and attended Lamar State College. She worked as a Licensed Vocational Nurse on the Dubuis Unit at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. She enjoyed, more than anything, spending time with her two beautiful grandchildren. She also loved to be outdoors including riding the Harley, spending time on the water, and she loved to be at the beach.

She is preceded in death by her parents, and brother Charles Eldridge Jr. and survived by husband of 6 years Ronald Hand of Beaumont, son and daughter-in-law Jeff and Theresa Lieby of Port Arthur, step son Kevin Hand of Plano, step daughters Ann Lieby and Liz Lieby-Brown of Bridge City, step son John Lieby of Silsbee, and two grandchildren Johanna Lieby and Timothy Lieby.

If anyone should desire, the family requests that donations be made in Cathye's memory to Leukemia Texas, 6060 North Central Expressway, Suite 416, Dallas, TX 75206 or online at www.leukemiatexas.org .

The family would like to send a special thank you to the loving staff of Harbor Hospice Inpatient Facility on Major Drive in Beaumont, and the doctors and staff of MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.

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Johanna Lieby June 13, 2023

I have only heard amazing things about the love you brought into this world. I wish I could have known you for longer but since I didn’t have the chance. I strive to show that exact same love to the world through me since you can no longer do so. Loving you from here on earth, your granddaughter Johanna.

Anonymous February 6, 2013

She is missed. Her courage was so large. She always spoke of her son and Grandchildren every time we talked. We will miss seeing her. Love Paula Simank Linder##imported-begin##Paula Simank Linder##imported-end##

Anonymous October 5, 2012

Ron and Family, Just heard today of Cathye passing , words can not express the sympathy and sincere empathy felt for all of you. Cathye was a sweet, dear person I have known her since early days grade school. I will truly miss her sweet smile and conver##imported-begin##JoAnn Hughes##imported-end##

Anonymous July 31, 2012

Cathye was a very special lady, a great nurse and delightful patient. I will miss her laugh. To Ron and her son, I am sorry for your loss and you are in my prayers.##imported-begin##Sidney A. Marchand IV MD ##imported-end##

Anonymous July 27, 2012

Ron, Leo and I have kept you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.##imported-begin##Loretta & :Leo McClain##imported-end##

Anonymous July 27, 2012

Thoughts and prayers to the family##imported-begin##Faye Beth Purifoy##imported-end##

Anonymous July 27, 2012

Ron, wishing you God's blessings and comfort in the loss of Cathye. She was a gracious lady in so many ways and I know there is a void that will always be there in your heart. Jeff - your Mom was a class act, special to so many others in so many ways. ##imported-begin##Ken Hollingsworth##imported-end##

Anonymous July 26, 2012

My deepest condolences... Cathye was a lovely person. I have very fond memories of growing up with her.... through the years, from Fletcher Elementary, to Crocket Jr. High to Beaumont High. I'm so sorry for your loss.##imported-begin##Bill Cates##imported-end##

Anonymous July 26, 2012

Loving memory Tommy Bacon##imported-begin##Tommy Bacon##imported-end##

Anonymous July 26, 2012

My deepest sympathy to the family! Cathye was a beautiful soul and will be missed.##imported-begin##Susan##imported-end##

Anonymous July 26, 2012

Our prayers and hugs go to Ron, Jeff and Theresa, and the two grandchildren, she was a wonderful woman and a great friend. When i met Cathye she was my boss, from there she became a great forever friend. I will miss you my sweet Cathye, you will always h##imported-begin##Judy Barnard##imported-end##

Anonymous July 25, 2012

Beloved family of Cathye: We miss her so much. It was an honor to be her pastor. She truly fought a good fight and kept the faith. The prayers and love of First Christian Church Disciples of Christ, Beaumont, Tx. surround your family.##imported-begin##Rev. Brenda Warren##imported-end##

Anonymous July 24, 2012

Cathye was my childhood friend. We grew up together and our mothers were best friends. She holds a special place in my heart and a lot of fond memories. I know her passing is hard for her family. My deepest condolescences. Kay Dillon Eichorn##imported-begin##Kay Eichorn##imported-end##

Anonymous July 24, 2012

Loving condolences to Cathye's family.She fought so hard to be able to love on this earth her beautiful grandchildren. I believe she is now a special angel to watch over them along with her beloved mother in Heaven. May she now rest in peace and memories ##imported-begin##Sharon Wortham##imported-end##

Anonymous July 24, 2012

I hated to hear about Cathye's passing. She was a class act, and it was great to see her at the 40th high school reunion. Rest comfortably, my dear--you deserve it.##imported-begin##Gidget##imported-end##

Anonymous July 24, 2012

My prayers go out to Cathye's family. I was very saddened to hear of her passing. She was a very great friend of mine from school and I am so sorry I did not get to attend the reunion. Would have loved to see her again. Love You Cathye.##imported-begin##Jackie Broussard Byron##imported-end##

Anonymous July 24, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. I have known cathy for a very long time. She was a wonderful person.##imported-begin##jodie Hoffpauir##imported-end##

Anonymous July 24, 2012

To Ronald, Jeff, Theresa, and family members, I send my heartfelt sympathies. May memories of Cathye and her love for each of you support you in the days to come. All my best, Jiaan##imported-begin##Jiaan Powers##imported-end##

Anonymous July 24, 2012

Dad and I are honored to have you and Ron as our neighbors. Cathy, you fought valiantly through these last few years. I'm sure they were hard for you and the whole family. So glad the pain and suffering is behind you now. I'll always remember how happ##imported-begin##John Mikeska##imported-end##

Anonymous July 23, 2012

You will be missed by your loving family and friends. We were so lucky to have you at our reunion last year. God has a new angel.. strong and whole again and free from pain and suffering. Til we meet again. Our prayers to your family.##imported-begin##Barbara Autry Huyser##imported-end##

Anonymous July 23, 2012

I know that youyr flight is over and you are in God's arms now. You are just a beautiful woman, and a great nurse, going to miss you so much, my thoughts and prayers are for the whole Lieby family Love you Cathye.##imported-begin##Jan Coyle##imported-end##

Anonymous July 23, 2012

She will be missed, but remembered with great love, respect, and joy. My sincere sympathy for you, the grieving family. You are in my prayers.##imported-begin##Shirley Dougher##imported-end##

Anonymous July 22, 2012

I will miss you, but I am glad you are no longer suffering. We had many great times together, especially when I was growing up. You were always the cool aunt that did things like bring me with you to the beach and get my ears pierced. Those are the times ##imported-begin##Sarah Villasana##imported-end##