Mary Carruth
Mary Lillian Carruth, 89, of Lumberton, died Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at Silsbee Oaks Health Care. She was born on February 14, 1929, to Roberta DeSpain Dickey and Reverend Eugene Dickey, in Beaumont.
Mary was a blessing to everyone that knew her. She was tireless in using her musical talent in many ways including playing for churches, school districts, and numerous weddings and funerals in the community. Mary taught piano lessons to many including her own grandchildren and was faithful in her service for over sixty years.
Survivors include her husband, Claude M. Carruth; daughters, Paula Hargroder and her husband, Don, of Lumberton, and Claudia Mouer and her husband, Vince, of Houston; grandchildren, Jared Hargroder; Rachel Shaver and her husband, David; Matthew Mouer; and Kelsey Mouer; and great-grandchildren, Hunter Hargroder, Dawson Shaver, Karsyn Shaver, and Haleigh Shaver.
She is preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Billy Dickey and Benny Dickey.
A gathering of Mrs. Carruth’s family and friends will begin at 10:00 a.m. with her funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 11, 2018, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 700 North Street, Suite M, Beaumont, Texas 77701.
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
- 4955 pine st beaumont tx 77703
Funeral Service
Funeral Service
- 1605 n. major drive beaumont tx 77713
- 05/11/2018
- 11:00 am
- 1605 n. major drive beaumont tx 77713
- 05/11/2018
- 3:36 pm
Comments
Wayne and Cheryl Koenig
Mary was a small woman with a big personality. Knowing her for years through our close friendship with Paula and Don has us remembering her as a sweet woman who took "nothin' off of nobody." She will be missed by all who knew her.
Selma Williams Wilson
Mary was a fine and caring woman. She always 'glowed' with that knowledge that God had given her many talents and she was going to use them to the best of her abilities. In 1968 she tackled a very involved musical piece and played accompanimrnt to my feeble attempts at the state solo competition. Her efforts were outstanding and I credit any good reviews I got that day to her deft fingers on the keyboard. Carl, Paula, Claudia and all the grands and great grands, I pray for God to comfort your hearts for I know that all shall be together again. I'll see you when I get there Mary.
Jane Lakey
I will miss the interactions I had with your dear mother and her sweet smile at Silsbee Oaks. My deepest condolences to Mary’s family and prayers for you as you deal with the physical parting needed for her homecoming in Heaven.
Virginia McDaniel Hurley
Fonfly remembering Mary's sweet personality and her devotion to her family. She accompanied me many times asIsang in church or at other events. God's blessings on her family.
Susan Collins
Paula and Family - I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Sharon Stevenson Siebern
Mary and my mother Ruby Stevenson were close friends at Highland Ave. Baptist Church. Mary played organ for my wedding in 1967. She was a wonderful woman and an example of goodness toward everyone. Sending my deepest sympathy.
NL
My sincere condolences to the family at this difficult time. May you all seek God for comfort, peace, strength and support (2 Cor 1:3).