Mary Ida Laurent

Mary Ida Laurent, 87, of Beaumont, died Thursday, December 25, 2025. She was born on March 5, 1938, in New Orleans, Louisiana to Gertrude Blouin and Joseph Clement Triche, Jr.

Mary Ida grew up in Norco, Louisiana as did her late husband, Lewis Laurent. They moved to Beaumont in the early 60s and settled into life there with their four children, though she never lost her love of her Louisiana and Cajun roots. Most recently she lived at Calder Woods where she made numerous friends of residents and members of the staff and enjoyed playing games, participating in exercise programs and numerous other activities there. She was fiercely independent and lived independently despite suffering from Multiple Sclerosis for over 20 years as well as caring for her son, Scott for after a devastating injury.

She worked in office administration, as secretary of Monsignor Kelly High School for many years and later for Sears Roebuck. She was devoted to her Catholic faith and was involved in many related activities throughout her life, including participating in the ACTS retreat and as a team member and most recently organizing mass and communion for residents at Calder Woods.

She enjoyed traveling and went on several cruises with friends and family as well as several trips to Branson, MO. She also followed numerous sports particularly Louisiana teams such as LSU or New Orleans Saints. She also followed Notre Dame sports, the Astros and more recently followed professional golf.

Survivors include her children, Mark Dean Laurent of Cypress; Celeste Corbell and her husband, Tommy, of Beaumont; and Jan Williams and her husband, Dover, of San Antonio; grandchildren, Justin Corbell of China and Trevor Corbell and his wife, Taylor, of Houston; and great-granddaughter, Hannah Corbell of Fannett. She is also survived by her dear best friend of 80 plus years who was a sister to her, Kathleen Cambre of Norco, Louisiana.

Mary Ida is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lewis Anthony Laurent; and her son, Scott Laurent.

A gathering of Mrs. Laurent’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary recited at 6:00 p.m., Friday, January 2, 2026, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 3, 2026, at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, 6825 Gladys Avenue, Beaumont, with her entombment to follow at Memory Gardens of Jefferson County, Nederland.