Lucille Bess
Lucille Bess, 94, of Colmesneil, formerly of Beaumont, went to Heaven Tuesday, November 11, 2025, welcomed with loving arms by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who she served so faithfully during her earthly life. She was born on November 4, 1931, in Beaumont to Evelyn Kathryn Pruitt and Ira Edward Cocran.
Lucille was a devoted wife and mother who loved her family passionately. Her passions in life were her love of Jesus Christ, her beloved family, and anything associated with Texas A&M University. She earned her teaching degree from Lamar University while raising three children and taught elementary school at Beaumont Independent School District for many years before retiring.
Lucille will always be remembered as MawMaw by her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren who she adored with all of her heart. This love extended to all the other children in our family who called her MawMaw. Each one was an individual treasure to her, and she was always passionate about knowing and recognizing any accomplishment in their lives.
MawMaw and PawPaw loved to travel and over the course of their lives travelled to every state in the United States, Canada, and Europe. She had an amazing memory and could recall every detail of her travels and loved to tell anyone who would listen.
MawMaw truly loved everyone she came in contact with, and her extended family is far and wide. The way she lived her life will always be a positive influence to all those who knew her.
Survivors include her daughter, Karen Martin of Colmesneil; son, Kyle Bess and his wife, Joy, of Pinewood; daughter-in-law, Jan Bess Benton of Montgomery; sister, Jane Wright of Lumberton; grandchildren, Sarah Russell and her husband, Cliff, of Colmesneil; Jacy Bickham and her husband, Micah, of Brooklyn, New York; Cody Bess and his wife, Jessica, of Houston; Emily Ervin and her husband, Jared, of Pinewood; Matt Bess and his wife, Stephanie, of Montgomery; and Laura Bess of Austin; great-grandchildren, Logan Primrose of San Marcos; Landen Primrose and Gunnar Russell of Colmesneil; Owen Bickham and Abner Bickham of Brooklyn, New York; Lachlyn Bess and Roan Bess of Houston; Makinley Ervin and Madison Ervin of Pinewood; and Avery Bess and Ty Bess of Montgomery.
Lucille is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard Bess; son, Kirk Bess; grandson, Richard Martin; and son-in-law, Mark Martin.
Memorial contributions may be made to Samaritan’s Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, North Carolina 28607.
A memorial service for Mrs. Bess will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 15, 2025, at First Baptist Bevil Oaks, 7725 Sweetgum Rd, Bevil Oaks. Her cremation arrangements were handled through Broussard’s Crematorium under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.
Memorial Service
First Baptist Church-Bevil Oaks
- 7725, Sweet Gum Rd, Beaumont, TX, 77713,
- November 15, 2025
- 1:00 pm
I meet Mr and Mrs Bess many years ago when I began my career in 1980 at Teachers Credit Union in Beaumont. They were both 2 of my kindest and favorite members ever. Mrs Bess always wore a big smile and dressed so nice! She talked frequently of her family and the travels throughout her life with such fond memories and details. She gave me good advice over the years as I had children myself. I missed her when they moved from Beaumont but her occasionally visit to my office was so nice. I rejoice in knowing she is walking with her Savior now and Mr Bess, who she loved so.
My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Mrs. Bess. Many years ago I taught second grade at Eugene Field Elementary School with her. When I was a beginning teacher she was so kind to offer helpful advice. Rest peacefully Mrs. Bess . .