Laverne Fay Blount

Laverne Fay Blount, 75, of Lumberton, died Saturday, October 8, 2022, at Village Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation, Lumberton. She was born on October 24, 1946, to Winnie Fay Sibley Blount and Virece Cornelius Blount, in Port Arthur.

Laverne enjoyed Corpus Christi and the bay there, fishing, camping, all outdoor activities, cooking, gardening, but mostly loved being a mother with her family. She will forever be remembered as a loving mother and Granny.

Survivors include her daughters, Rhonda Fay Girard of Beaumont and Tina Lee Girard Tehan of Lumberton; son, John David Girard and his wife, Gigi Bridges, of Silsbee; grandchildren, David Galaviz; Caleb Lewis; Cody Galaviz; Donald R. Tehan and his wife, Jenna; Holly F. Tehan Stetler and her husband, Alec; and Jared David Girard; great-granddaughter, Harper Tehan; and brother, Mike Blount and his wife, Pat, of Beaumont.

She is preceded in death by his parents and faithful canine companion, Peanut.

A gathering of Ms. Blount’s family and friends will begin at 1:00 p.m., with her memorial service to follow at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. Her cremation arrangements were handled through Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Southeast Texas, 2050 Spindletop Avenue, Beaumont, Texas 77705.