Carolyn Marie Doerr
Carolyn Marie Doerr, 80, of Village Mills, died peacefully at home, in the early morning of Friday, December 12, 2025. She was born on August 4, 1945, in Port Arthur, to Bibian Dore and Antoine Poche, and was their firstborn daughter.
Carolyn was a very social person who loved talking to people. She enjoyed working as a telephone operator and rental car agent in her earlier years, before becoming a full-time stay at home mother and wife. As all her kids aged into school, she either worked or volunteered at school as well. At this time in her life, she enjoyed reading, cooking, crocheting, and occasionally, gardening.
Carolyn’s transition into retirement was timed around the last of her children leaving for college and her cancer diagnosis. At this point, she had relocated to Wildwood and went back and forth to Houston for treatment. She successfully completed her treatment and went into remission in 2008. After she fully recovered, she was able to enjoy raising her Yorkie puppies, riding in the golf cart around her neighborhood, as well numerous trips and cruises, her favorite trip being the African Safari. Friends and neighbors recall her being one of the first people to meet upon moving in.
Survivors include her husband, Greg Doerr of Wildwood; children, Cheryl Richardson and her husband, Tom, of Fannett; Randy Picou and his wife, Tonette, of Beaumont; Christina Minchew and her husband, Marcus, of Georgetown; and Kevin Doerr and his wife, Kamryn, of Boston, Massachusetts; grandchildren, Alex Richardson, Santino Picou, Dominick Picou, Marcus Minchew, Clara Minchew, Charlotte Doerr, and Camila Doerr; and sister, Linda Kay Prioux.
She is preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Donald Poche.
She will be dearly missed by all.
A memorial mass for Mrs. Doerr will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Infant Jesus Catholic Church, 243 South LHS Drive, Lumberton, under the direction of Broussard’s, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee. Her cremation arrangements will be handled through Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Lukemia and Lymphoma Society, 5005 Mitchelldale Suite 115, Houston, Texas 77092 or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 North Michigan Avenue Floor 17, Chicago, Illinois 60601.
Video
Memorial Mass
Infant Jesus Catholic Church
- 243, S Lhs Dr, Lumberton, TX, 77657,
- December 18, 2025
- 10:00 am
Committal
Broussard’s Crematorium
- 5150, Stivers Dr, Beaumont, TX, 77705,
I am so sorry for your loss . Carolyn was such a sweet person and so much fun to be with. Condolences to the family.
I am so grateful I got to meet Carolyn and have a wonderful safari holiday with her and Greg. It was a truly special experience and I have many wonderful memories of Carolyn’s beautiful smile. May she rest in peace. Sincerest condolences to Greg.
We were family for over two decades. My kids always called you auntie Carolyn. They were very fond of you as were Linda and I. You were our favorite to go on vacations with. Always open and welcoming. You left too soon and left a void. Will miss you intensely. God bless you and rest in peace.
Carolyn was full of life, love, and laughter. We met as neighbors in Pearland when I had young babies. From the beginning, she was so welcoming. Her home and kitchen were always open, just like her heart. “Carolyn’s kitchen “ became a little sanctuary for me,
Along with Gregs R&Rs on Fridays by the pond.
Our children grew up calling Carolyn and Greg “Auntie” and “Uncle,” and what started as a neighborhood friendship became a lifelong one. Carolyn was friendly with every neighbor, even those who rarely spoke. She had a very easy way of connecting with people.
Carolyn took an interest in others, and treated everyone with the same respect, no matter their background.
I have so many wonderful memories. Lots of fun and laughter.
Love you and will miss you, sweet Carolyn.
Greg, Cheryl, Randy, Christina, Kevin and family.
We are very sorry for your loss. Carolyn was a good friend and fun to be around. She never met a stranger. She loved her family so much. She was so proud of her children and loved those grandkids! I can hear her laugh. I can hear her say “ Greag” when she did not like what Greg did or said. She loved to cook and our favorite was her gumbo. We have many good memories of get togethers or just hanging around. We hope your memories, her laugh and love will get you all through this time. She will always be in your hearts.
Love to you Carolyn. May God’s peace be with you.
Hugs to you all. Mike and Lori Lockwood
To Carolyn’s Family:
I am sending my prayers of sympathy and comfort in the loss of your loved one. She was a fun person to be around. May your memories give you some peace.
Greg and family, so sorry for your loss. My prayers for you all.
I am deeply saddened by the loss of my beloved Aunt Carolyn. She was a wonderful Aunt to me, and mother figure. She never forgot any of my birthdays, and she always made me feel loved every time we talked. I will always cherish the many beautiful memories we shared together. May she rest in peace.
Carolyn was the first neighbor to welcome us to our new home in Wildwood. She was the sweetest person. Greg and family, we are so sorry to hear this news.
We shared many laughs and tears together. What a true friend she was. She was always helping others. I will always remember how much fun we had. I can only imagine what you and Kat Curtice are up to in heaven. RIP my dear friend.
Greg, so sorry for your loss. my she rest in peace.