Peggy Ann Ducote

Peggy Ann Ducote, 80, of Beaumont, died Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Christus Southeast Texas-St. Elizabeth, Beaumont. She was born on April 11, 1940, in Beaumont, to Ruby Ryder and Otis Gypins. Peggy was employed for many years with the Beaumont Independent School District, as a secretary.

Peggy taught us to love creativity, to celebrate today and that life is in giving, Hospitality was her middle name, and she was a memory maker. Peggy was a devoted wife, and a dear friend to her children. She left her mark on our hearts, and our world will not be the same without her.

Peggy is survived by her husband, Albert J. Ducote; daughter, Dina Martin and her husband, Alan, of San Antonio; sons, Stephen Ducote and his wife, Holly, of Katy; and Ron Ducote and Evan Ducote, both of Houston; grandchildren, Jacob Ducote, Alex Ducote, Megan Ducote, Connor Ducote, Carys Ducote, Elijah Ducote, Daniel Martin, Angela Garrity, Whitney Holloway, Joseph Martin, Anna Martin, and Benjamin Martin; and twelve great-grandchildren.

A graveside service for Mrs. Ducote will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 29, 2021, at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 4955 Pine Street, Beaumont, under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Charities, 2780 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77703 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.

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