Dorothy Minnette LaGrone

Dorothy “Minnette” Allen LaGrone, 84, of Colmesneil, formerly of Nederland, passed from this life surrounded by family Saturday, October 3, 2020. She was born December 11, 1935, in Beaumont, to the late Mary Lee Allen and F.L. Allen, Sr.

Minnette was a beautifully elegant, smart, and savvy devoted wife, mother of two, and grand-momma. A lovely hostess to many throughout the years. She was a woman of many talents. She helped her husband earn his master’s degree, as well as, hosted many of their military friends and neighbors, students, and family, through the years with her delicious secret recipes she held dear.

After many years in Nederland, Minnette helped her husband build a beautiful home in the country. Her green thumb allowed her family to enjoy bluebonnets, tulips, sunflowers, and more. She loved the beach, going fishing, and sitting around the campfire and listening to country music and the boys telling their stories. Minnette was a Dallas Cowboys fan. She enjoyed crocheting doilies and blankets, sewing, and doing crossword puzzles.

“We love you and know that you were the backbone that made all we have possible.”

Survivors include her children, Willie C. LaGrone and wife, Dagmar, of Port Acres and Susan Kay Smith and husband, Gary Mike, of Pineland; brother, Roger Allen and wife, Mackie, of Fannett; sister, Juanita Albritton, of Pasadena; six grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren and one on the way; four great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband of fifty-seven years, Willie Judson LaGrone; brothers, Fred Allen, Jr. and wife, Jerry and R.G. Allen, Sr. and wife, Elsie; and sister, Evelyn Allen.

A gathering of Mrs. LaGrone’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. Her funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at Broussard’s, with her interment to follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Groves.

Please observe social distancing guidelines. By attending any public event you are acknowledging the risk of exposure to the Corona Virus. Please follow the guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control: cdc.gov.