Shurdell Lelia Leger
Shurdell Lelia Leger, 87, of Beaumont, died Friday, December 12, 2025. She was born on August 9, 1938, in Port Arthur to Ethel Marie Fontenot and Shelton Joseph Ardoin.
Ms. Leger enjoyed a long career in retail management, working in several local women’s apparel and department stores. She always loved helping her customers, chatting with everyone, and making people feel special. She was a mentor to many sales associates and employees where she led by example with her strong work ethic and served as a role model for how to treat people.
Survivors include her daughter, Shelley Landry of Austin; brother, John B. Ardoin and his wife, Ginger, of Port Neches; sisters, Jennifer Bland of Beaumont, Melanie Ardoin of Port Bolivar, and Cindy Ardoin of Bridge City; and numerous and much-loved nieces and nephews.
Shurdell is preceded in death by her parents, brother, J.C. Ardoin, and nephews, Eugene Jason Bland and Daryll Ardoin.
Cremation arrangements for Ms. Leger were handled through Broussard’s Crematorium under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.
My condolences to Shelley and the entire family.
We were neighbors on Corley Avenue back in the late ‘60’s and I remember Ms Leger as an elegant and kind person.
Shurdell taught me the ropes of being a retail buyer at the Downtown White House 55 years ago. What a great time we had sharing office space and traveling to the Dallas and New York markets. Prayers for Shelly and the rest of her family.
I first crossed paths with Shurdell in 1979 when she hired me to work in stocking and display at the Casual Corner store in Parkdale Mall. This I quickly discovered: she was always, without fail, full of life, outgoing and beautiful inside and out. She seemed to smile with her eyes. Throughout the years I would occasionally see her and each time she was the same kind, joyful, warm hearted, engaging person I had always known; completely authentic, and an absolute pleasure to see. Her immediate loving energy was always something you could count on. Shelley, I’m certainly thinking of you and your extended family. I know Shurdell will be sorely missed.
A PETITE DYNO-MITE THAT HAD A PERSONALITY AND COURAGE THAT KNEW NO END. SHE KNEW FASHION AND HOW TO SELL IT. IT WAS A PLEASURE KNOWING YOU, HARLAND AND I WILL MISS KNOWING YOU ARE NO LONGER HERE WITH US. REST IN PEACE SWEETIE
Haven’t seen her in decades but my fond memories with her and The Girls at Palais Royal are priceless! May she rest peacefully and her family cherish memories of her precious soul till they all meet again! Big Hugs Shelly 🛐
Shurdell was a sweet person, so energetic and caring. I worked with her sister, Jenny Bland and the two of them were like the “dynamic duo”—fun to be around! She will be missed! My sympathy!
So sorry to hear this! Gone home to heaven! Many blessings to the family.