Elaine Gauthier, 76, of Orange, died Saturday, May 19, 2012, at her home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Steve Leger of St. Henry Catholic Church. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00-9:00 p.m., Tuesday at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, with a wake and rosary at 6:00 p.m.
Elaine was born in Winthrop, Arkansas and was a lifelong resident of Orange. She was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church, "The" bridge club, and was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and beloved friend.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Evylene Daigneau and Lois Drake; husband, Charles A. Gauthier; daughter, Stacey Ann Gauthier; granddaughter, Amy Danielle Gauthier; and sisters, Sally Smith and Normalene Harrell.
Elaine is survived by her sons, Gary & Tanya Gauthier of Mauriceville, TX, David & Terri Gauthier of Bridge City, TX, Russell & Debra Gauthier of Bridge City, TX, Michael & Shawna Gauthier of Bridge City, TX, Cory Gauthier of Bridge City, TX, Spencer LeFort of Houston, TX; daughters, Necey & Phil Mumbach of Bridge City, TX, Teresa & Jeff Viator of Mauriceville, TX, and Jamie Gauthier of Bridge City, TX; and grandchildren, Garrett & Katie Gauthier, Carly Gauthier, Aaron & Abby Gauthier, Victoria Gauthier, Colin Mumbach, Caitlin & Andrew Pridemore, Megan Mumbach, Dylan Mumbach, Kara & Billy Ricks, Luke & Stefanie Wolfford, Alana Gauthier, Chas Gauthier, Michael & Taryn Gauthier, Brandon Gauthier, Jennifer Viator, Julianne Viator, Jacie Viator, Harrison Gauthier, and Charley Gauthier.
She is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Amy Grace Gauthier, Jackson Gauthier, Ethan Pridemore, Toni Ricks, Kade Tompkins, Kenley Ricks, Jessica Fitzgerald, Jake Fitzgerald, Jenna Wolfford, and Holland Gauthier; and sisters, Sue and Hoss Bowen of Jacksonville, FL, and Judy and John Tegeler of Clinton, IA.
Serving as Pallbearers will be Garrett Gauthier, Aaron Gauthier, Colin Mumbach, Dylan Mumbach, Luke Wolfford, Chas Gauthier, Michael Gauthier, Brandon Gauthier, Harrison Gauthier, and Cory Gauthier. Honorary Pallbearers will be Gary Gauthier, David Gauthier, Russell Gauthier, Michael Gauthier, Spencer LeFort , Phil Mumbach and Jeff Viator.
The family would like to send out a special thank you to Elaine's caregivers: Geraldine Beasley, Catherine Jackson, Sharla Gonzales, Eve Permenter, and Southeast Texas Hospice.
Memorial contributions may be made to Southeast Texas Hospice in lieu of flowers.