Katy Fielder

Katy Fielder, 69, of Kountze, died Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Christus Southeast Texas-St. Elizabeth, Beaumont. She was born on April 8, 1954, to Robert “Bob” Howard Ausman and Merry Jean Myers Ausman, in Corpus Christi. She graduated from French High School and Lamar University.  Katy worked for DuPont before becoming CEO of Texas Custom Doors.

She enjoyed trail rides, boating, cooking, collecting cookbooks, traveling, waterskiing, horseback riding, and was a dog lover. Most of all, she loved spending time with her granddaughter at the beach and RV camping.

Survivors include her husband, John Thomas Fielder III; son, Bret Travis Ausman Fielder; daughter, Shea Michelle Henson-Roberts; stepson, John “Jody” Thomas Fielder; grandchildren, Farryn Michelle Fielder, J.T. Fielder IV; and Reese Fielder; brother, Casey Blake Ausman; and dogs, Augustus “Gus” McCrae and Dyson.

She is preceded in death by her father, Robert “Bob” Howard Ausman; mother, Merry Jean Myers Reed; stepfather, Tommy Reed; brother, Matthew “Marc” Ausman; and fur babies, Buford, Willie, and Zoey.

A gathering of Mrs. Fielder’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Friday, October 27, 2023, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. Her funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Broussard’s. Her cremation arrangements will be handled through Broussard’s Crematorium.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Humane Society of Southeast Texas, 2050 Spindletop Avenue, Beaumont, Texas 77705.