Jeanette Louise McClosky Mullenax

Jeanette Mullenax, age 95, passed away peacefully at her home on January 30, 2026. Jeanette was born on June 8, 1930, in Anderson, Texas, the only child of SJ and Louise McClosky.

Later, Jeanette moved to Dayton, where she attended Dayton High School. It was there that she met and married her beloved husband, Manuel Mullenax. In 1954, they made their home in Beaumont, where they raised their six children and where Jeanette remained until her passing.

Jeanette was a dedicated and loving mother, deeply committed to her family and faith. A devout Catholic, she would become an integral part of St. Anne Catholic Church in Beaumont. Among her many contributions, Jeanette facilitated Bible study groups, prayer groups, altar and vestment care, volunteer at Birthright, and organizing the Christmas manger scene each year. Jeanette was instrumental in starting the Chapel Watch program in 1995 and is called the mother of the Eucharistic Adoration Chapel at St. Anne.

Jeanette had a gentle and compassionate heart, especially for animals, and rescued countless abandoned animals over the years. She was also a creative artist and would later earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lamar University.

Jeanette was preceded in death by her husband, Manual Mullenax, and her son, Kirk Matthew Mullenax.

She is survived by her son, David Mullenax and wife, Charlene; grandson, Matt Mullenax and wife, Samantha; and granddaughter, Emily Mullenax; her daughter Leslie Mullenax McDougald; granddaughter, Megan Storms and husband, Michael, and great-granddaughter, Michaela Storms; granddaughter, Mollie Niemeyer and husband, Matthew, and great-grandson, Collin; and granddaughter, Michaela Tyrrell and husband, Josh; her son, Mike Mullenax and wife, Rosemary; her son, Don Mullenax and wife, Donna; grandson, Taylor Mullenax and wife, Bree; great-grandson, Harvey, and great-granddaughter Maggie, granddaughter, Sara House and husband, Randall; great-grandson, Jackson; and great-granddaughter, Avery; and her son, Greg Mullenax.

Jeanette will be remembered for her unwavering faith, generous spirit, creativity, and the deep love she had for her family, church, and all living creatures.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society of Southeast Texas, 2050 Spindletop Avenue, Beaumont, Texas 77705 or Birthright of Beaumont, 2626 Calder Avenue, Suite 201, Beaumont, Texas 77702.

A gathering of Mrs. Mullenax’s family and friends will begin at 9:30 a.m., with her Rosary recited at 10:30 a.m., and a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 6, 2026, at St. Anne Catholic Church, 2715 Calder Avenue, Beaumont, under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. Her interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont. Following the burial, a reception will be hosted by the St. Anne Bereavement Committee at the Parish Hall.

“Well done, good and faithful servant.”