Vergie Stelly

Vergie Stelly, 93, of Port Arthur Texas, died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones, early morning on February 15^th. She was born in Vinton, Louisiana, and lived in Port Arthur, Texas for sixty-three years.

Together with her husband she owned and ran the Cajun Corner. She spent her life caring for her loved ones. Her home was always filled with delicious aromas from her home cooked meals. Everyone’s favorites were her rice and gravy and her fried catfish. On Sunday mornings you could find her at a table filled with family and friends enjoying coffee and good conversations.

She is survived by children, Karen Douglas, Toby Stelly, Christine and husband, Bobby Broussard, and Patrick and wife, Evelyn Stelly; 15 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband of fifty-five years, Lee Stelly; and children, Becky Newton, Andy Newton, and Wendell (T-Bill) Newton.

A gathering of Mrs. Stelly’s family and friends will be 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12^th Street, Nederland. Her funeral service will begin at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Broussard’s, with her interment at 2:00 p.m., at Lee Cemetery, in Starks, Louisinana.