Irene Menville
As the sun set on Thursday, May 29, 2025, Alice Irene Read Menville, 77, of Lumberton passed peacefully from this life after a long illness.
Irene is the wife and love of Howard Menville, her husband of 58 years. She helped him through school to get his Criminal Justice degree and became a Secret Service wife. Irene had been a store manager, a business owner, and an absolute master with a sewing machine – even making prom formals for her daughter.
“Retirement” years were just as full with family, glamping in their motor home all over the country – even to Alaska and back. Irene really loved glamping! There was fun to be had at fine dining establishments and casinos too.
It’s right to say Irene Menville spent her life creating. But Irene’s greatest creation was the life of love and home she created for her family – no matter how busy or hard life got. Her girls were her number one priority, along with grandson, Gavin, and her pups, Cookie and Sugar.
Irene is preceded in death by her father, Travis Read; daughters, Angela and Andrea Menville; and grandson, Noah Marlow.
Surviving Irene is her mother, Lillian Read; husband of fifty-seven years, Howard Wayne Menville; daughters, Tiffany Menville and Shelly Marlow and her husband, Tim; grandson, Gavin Marlow; brother, Steven Read and wife, Maryanne; and sister, Reba (Read) Wallace and husband, Phillip.
The Menville and Marlow families wish to thank Compassion Hospice in Beaumont and Village Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Care in Lumberton for their thoughtful and loving care of Irene.
An Angel from the Stars
“Beautiful with a charming smile
Never mean to the ones in need
Her voice so soothing like a god when she speaks
She can care so much for one another
When she looks at you it’s like she is saving you
She is yet an angel from the stars”
- Tengoku Tenshi
Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Children’s, Attn: Shriners Children P.O. Box 947765, Atlanta, Georgia 30394 or online.
A gathering of Mrs. Menville’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Thursday, June 6, 2025, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. Her cremation arrangements were handled through Broussard’s Crematorium.
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Gathering of Family and Friends
Broussard’s Mortuary Major Dr.
- 1605, North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas, 77713,
- June 5, 2025
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Sorry for your loss. Howard, you may not remember me We went to school together on the North Side and was HPD Officer
So sorry for your loss. Love y’all
I wanted to take a moment to thank all of you for loving my mother. She was perfect, she really was.
Her heart, her smile, her laugh, her wickedly quick wit, and quiet strength. I pray she understood just how amazing she was.
We weren’t ready to loose her. I miss her so much, I miss her voice, her smell, her hugs. I know how proud of us she was, and I pray I continue to honor her with my life and family in her absence.
Crushed doesn’t even begin to describe the pain in our hearts… we know every season has its turn… it just fails to bring comfort when it’s your turn.
Due to my daddy’s fragile health, from advanced dementia, and my dear sister’s inability to cope with stress, we felt it was best not to have them in attendance today. I will be bringing them your messages of love after visitation. Please understand it is what is best for them. I will be representing our family in their absence.
Again, I wanted to take a moment to thank all of you for your support and messages of love and remembrance. Our loss would be unbearable without all of you.
My heart is saddened with the loss of my sister-in-law, Irene, because through the years we were more like sisters. Many a time through the years people would mistake us for each other. Though saddened, I am happy that she is with our Savior in Heaven and feeling no pain. I pray for Howard, Tiffany, Shelly and family that God will give them peace beyond understanding during this time of sorrow. Love you
Words cannot express Irene and how much she will be missed. She was beautiful inside and out. We have great memories of wonderful fun filled visits full of laughter and love. She had stories that made you laugh. She made everyone feel like family and was warm and welcoming in every way. She has been a great loving mother in law to my son. You will be missed
The Menville, Marlow and Read families are in our hearts and prayers today. May Irene’s beautiful soul rest peacefully knowing that she’s left behind an incredible legacy – and she will be remembered with love, respect, and admiration. ✌🏼🧡
Sending my love to the Marlow, Menville and Read families and to any and all others who loved and cared for Irene. I truly thought we’d have a lot more time with her on this side. You just never really know when you or a loved one will be called home.
Peace and comfort to all who seek it.
My heart goes out to you for the loss of your mother. May God guide you and keep peace over you during these trying times. Iam here should you need an ear. Praying that God will be with you and your family. Sincere, Joe
Dear Shelly & Tim. We are so sorry about your loss of your Mother, Irene. May she rest in peace. Love you all.
Aunt Gay & Uncle Mitch
So sorry for your loss. I have many beautiful memories from when we were kids. I even remember coming to see her when she was a newborn. Rest in peace cousin,you will be missed by many.
Love you always,
Jackie
So sorry for your loss Howard. Praying for you and your family