Antoinette Daleo Mabe

Antoinette Ann Daleo Mabe, 83, of Beaumont, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021. Antoinette was born on July 30, 1937, in Beaumont, Texas to Johanna Fasulo Daleo and Anthony Joseph Daleo.

Antoinette graduated from Saint Anthony High School in Beaumont in 1955 and graduated from Lamar University with a degree in education in 1958. She started her career teaching at Saint Anthony High School in 1958. She earned her Master’s Degree in Education from Texas A&M Kingsville. She subsequently worked in Educational Administration in the Central Texas area until her retirement. 

She met the love of her life, George Wade Mabe, while working in Smithville, Texas. They were married by Father Joseph Daleo in 1977 in Beaumont, Texas. After the death of her husband, Antoinette returned home to Beaumont. To her family she was “Aunt Nette”; to her friends she was “Toni.” To many of her nieces and nephews, she was like a grandmother. During her retirement years, Antoinette remained active. She enjoyed playing bridge with numerous friends. Antoinette served as president of the Women’s Club of Beaumont. She also participated in the Retired Teachers Association and served as a treasurer. Antoinette loved Saint Anne Catholic Church and joined Saint Anne’s Ladies serving as a treasurer. Antoinette also volunteered at the Saint Anne Catholic Church adoration chapel.

The focus of her life was her love for her family. She is survived by her brother Frank Daleo and his wife Patricia; sister JoAnn Elliott and her husband Gary; brother Charles Daleo and his wife Alicia; nephew Philip Daleo; nephew Brett Elliott and his wife Maria; niece Hannah Carr and her husband, Holden; niece Megan Freeman and her husband, Matthew; nephew Jeremy Horn and his wife, Adrienne; nephew Jonathan Horn; nephew Grady Horn; and nephew Scott Elliott and his wife, Daphne. She enjoyed all of her numerous great-nieces and nephews: Gracelyn and Madelyn Carr; Charles, Samuel, Nathaniel, and Benjamin Freeman; Daniel Horn; Estephania, Elexis, and Isaac Elliott; Tyler, Brooke, Cade, Juliet, Lincoln Elliott, and Hailey Elliott Martinez. Antoinette had a special place in her heart for her numerous dogs throughout her life.  She was preceded in death by her husband, George Mabe, and her parents, Johanna and Anthony Daleo. 

The family would like to thank Alicia Horn, NP and Dr. Waqar Ahmad from Beaumont Internal Medicine and Geriatric Associates, the staff and nurses of Lucas Place, and the staff of Altus Hospice for the compassionate health care they provided.

Memorial contributions for Mrs. Mabe may be made to St. Anne Ladies, 2715 Calder Avenue, Beaumont, Texas 77701 or St. Anne Catholic Church, 2715 Calder Avenue, Beaumont, Texas 77701.

A gathering of Mrs. Mabe’s family and friends will begin at 9:30 a.m., with her Rosary to be recited at 10:30 a.m., and a Memorial Mass to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 5, 2021, at St. Anne Catholic Church, 2715 Calder Avenue, Beaumont, under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. There will be a reception to follow in the Parish Hall. Cremation arrangements were handled through Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont. Burial of her cremated body will be at a later date. Due to the pandemic, face coverings are encouraged. Please observe social distancing guidelines.