Lena Mae Sonnier, 88, of Groves, died Thursday, March 6, 2014, at Harbor Hospice, Beaumont.  She was born on July 21, 1925, in Jennings, Louisiana, to Blanch Myers Trahan and Ovey Trahan.  Ms. Sonnier retired with J.D. Chester Construction Company as construction manager.  She enjoyed fishing, bowling, and working at her plant nursery in Nederland.  She was an excellent cook and loved her cats dearly.

Survivors include her sons, John Wayne Sonnier and his wife, Sylvia; Larry Dale Sonnier, Sr. and his wife, Tena; and James Randall Sonnier; six grandchildren, Michael Wayne Sonnier; Dana Rene Wickland and her husband, Mike; Denise Rachelle Malley; Larry “Bubba” Sonnier, Jr. and his wife, Shanna; James David Sonnier and his wife, Jessie; and Angalena Soileau and her husband, Benny; and twelve great-grandchildren, Shelby Wickland, Todd Wickland, Joshua Sonnier, Jude Moore, Taylor Malley, Trevin Sonnier, Hunter Sonnier, Harlie Sonnier, Jordan Sonnier, Buddy Sonnier, Ella Soileau, and Grey Soileau; sister, Margaret LeBlanc; and brother, Jr. Trahan.

She is preceded in death by her brother, Lester Trahan.

A gathering of Ms. Sonnier’s family and friends will begin at 1:00 p.m., with her memorial service to follow at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 8, 2014, at Broussard’s, 505 12th Street, Nederland.  Her committal will be held at Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont.