Imogene Austin McElroy

1937 ∼ 2007

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Imogene ?Jean? Austin McElroy

Imogene ?Jean? Austin McElroy, 69, passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2007 in Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston after complications following a stroke on Monday. She was born on November 8, 1937 and was a native of Lumberton. She was a tax consultant/bookkeeper for 30 years and was currently working for Reeves Tile and Marble. She was an avid gardener with a love for flowers, hummingbirds and eagles, and she loved her children and grandchildren more than life itself.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, June 5, 2007 in the Charles S. Kelley Memorial Chapel at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont with a separate graveside service at 4:00 P.M. in Jack?s Cemetery in Pineland. Visitation will be Monday, June 4, 2007 from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lenwood, Sr. and Gladys Austin as well as her brother, Lenwood ?Butch? Austin, Jr. of Beaumont.

She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Milton D McElroy of Lumberton; sister,

Jo Ann Talcott and husband, Frank of Vidor; daughters, Pam Mouton of Lumberton and Melissa Fortenberry and husband, Robin of Houston; son, Lynn McElroy and wife, Wendy of Lumberton; grandchildren, Ashton Mouton, Raya and Macy Fortenberry and Cody and Emma McElroy; numerous nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, extended family and many friends.

Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Milton McElroy, Lynn McElroy, Cody McElroy and Robin Fortenberry

Although we know Jean is in a better place, she will be sorely missed.

Condolences

Anonymous June 6, 2007

Dear Milton and Family..So sorry to hear of your loss. Jean was a very good lady and she'll be greatly missed by us all. Y'all are in our thoughts and prayers. In His love, Wes Hamilton Ronnie's grandson##imported-begin##Wes Hamilton##imported-end##

Anonymous June 6, 2007

We are so sorry about the loss of Jean. We are sorry we could not make it to the funeral. We have the picture of you,Jean,Naomi,Grandmother,Jimmy Lou and Sherry on our refrigerator from Grandmothers 89th birthday at Mother and Daddys house. Hope we can ##imported-begin##Brent Hamilton##imported-end##

Anonymous June 5, 2007

To the family of Jean McElroy: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I was so shocked of the news when I heard it. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of need. She was a special woman and will surely be missed by all. With Lov##imported-begin##Tammy Lord Fesco##imported-end##

Anonymous June 5, 2007

We are so sorry for your great loss. We are keeping you & your family in our thoughts & prayers. I know that God has placed on all on this path together so we could hold on to one another for support. FAITH brought us to this and FAITH will bring you thro##imported-begin##Stephen Piazza##imported-end##

Anonymous June 4, 2007

I remember when Milton introduced his beautiful new bride, Jean, to our family, 51 years ago. Her beauty then was evident throughout her life in her kindness and gentle soul. I admired her so much for her love of family and will never forget her sense of ##imported-begin##Sherry Johnson##imported-end##

Anonymous June 4, 2007

We are so sorry for your loss. She will be greatly missed by us. Love, Lee & Amy##imported-begin##Lee & Amy Duke##imported-end##

Anonymous June 4, 2007

Our sincere condolences to the family. Sherry had told us about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this time.##imported-begin##Greg, Cindy, Geoffrey, Shannan and Emilee Johnson##imported-end##

Anonymous June 4, 2007

Just wanted you to know you are in our hearts and prayers. Wish we could have made the trip. We have been reminiscing about all of the good times we have shared through the years. They are precious memories. Love to all, Ronnie and Carole##imported-begin##Ronnie and Carole Hamilton##imported-end##

Anonymous June 4, 2007

I was only 7 yrs old when Milton and Jean married, but she made a lasting impression on me then. I remember thinking that I had never met a person as happy and full of laughter as Jean. ....and she never changed. She was beautiful to me then and as I g##imported-begin##Diane Mitchell##imported-end##

Anonymous June 3, 2007

You & your family are in our thoughts and prayers! Stephen Piazza##imported-begin##Stephen Piazza##imported-end##