Benita Anne McClurkin Louvier

Benita Anne McClurkin Louvier, 87, of Nome, died Monday, January 6, 2025. She was born on January 31, 1937, in Beaumont to Alice Crabb and Ingram McClurkin.

Survivors include her husband of sixty-five years, Foris Joseph Louvier; daughter, Lillian Lucia Louvier Howell and her husband, David Allen; son, David Paul Louvier and his wife, Colleen Lynne; daughter, Dianne Lea Louvier Yount and her husband, Roger Allen; six grandchildren, Leah, Mitch, Stephanie, Alice, Elizabeth, and Christopher; one great-grandchild, Sadie; sister, Mary Lee Hearn; and brothers, Joe McClurkin; Tommy McClurkin and his wife, Chris; and Hal McClurkin and his wife, Brenda.

Benita is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Patrica Grimwood; brother-in-law, Antony Grimwood; and sister-in-law, Mary McClurkin.

Benita was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt. She always made sure the kids got to ballet, football, basketball, or baseball practice or games. Benita always drove her kids to watch all high school sport games, whether home or away. She made her kids and grandkids feel special. Benita was a devoted wife, making sure the house was running smoothly and helping out on the farm when needed. She will truly be missed by her family and friends.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 680 Calder Avenue, Beaumont, Texas 77701.

A memorial service for Mrs. Louvier will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 13, 2025, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 680 Calder Avenue, Beaumont, with a reception to follow in the Cloister Room. Her cremation arrangements were handled through Broussard’s Crematorium under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.