Bobbye Gay

Bobbye Jean Trump Gay, 85, of Beaumont went to be with our Lord on Thursday, August 16, 2018, at her home in Beaumont. She was born on July 21, 1933 to Loniel Aline Wilson and Arthur Heldane Trump in Beaumont. A native of Beaumont, she graduated from South Park High School and worked at Kress’ Department store and Bullington Oldsmobile. She left there to get married. Shortly after marrying, she moved to France while her husband served in the army. They moved back to Beaumont after his service and for 20 years, she was a loving wife, mother, and homemaker. After raising her family, she returned to work at Mike Smith Auto Plaza where she retired in 2005.

Bobbye had a love for the beach. When she was younger, she had a white Ford convertible and she enjoyed taking the nieces and nephews for rides and blowing her, “aughoooga”, horn. She loved going to car races, traveling, and watching T.V., especially the Houston Astros, Texas Longhorns, and Dallas Cowboys. She also enjoyed watching the fights on jerry Springer and hearing the remarks of Judge Judy. But she had a special love of watching Billy Graham and his crusaders. She loved spending time with her family, playing Dominos and cards, especially Skip-Bo.

Those left to cherish her memories include her daughter, Lisa G. Gay of Beaumont; son, Len Gay and his wife, Carol, of Lumberton; sister, Margie Mack of Carrolton; granddaughter, Ali Gay of Beaumont; grandson, Andy Gay of Irving; step-grandson, Jason Williams and his wife, Loretta, of Lumberton; step-great-grandson, Slade Williams; sister-in-law, Mary Jo Pryne and her husband, Bill, of Lumberton; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband of 46 years, Leonard Eugene Gay, Sr.; son, Leonard Eugene Gay, Jr.; sister, Myrna Loy James; and mother-in-law, Alma Wiggins.

Her family wishes to express our sincerest appreciation for the nurses who have so lovingly cared for our mother for almost 3 years. Jeana Allen, words cannot express how grateful we are for everything you did, Leslie Willis who came to bathe her every day, Jessica Heckaman for stepping in and stepping up, Renee Stephens for all your visits and encouragement, and to the Altus Hospice staff. And a very special thanks to the 2 best caregivers she could have had, Raychyl Philmon and Kristan Lough. You were all blessings to us in some of our hardest days. Your kindness and compassion will never be forgotten.

A gathering of Mrs. Gay’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Monday, August 20, 2018, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. Her funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 21, 2018, at Broussard’s, with interment to follow at Magnolia Cemetery, 2291 Pine Street, Beaumont.

Memorial contributions may be made to Altus Hospice Care, 3180 College Street, Floor 2, Beaumont, Texas, 77701.