Eleanor Lou “Susie” Siros Gist, age 69, of Beaumont, passed away July 10, 2014. A native of Beaumont, she was born on June 28, 1945, to Elizabeth Belle Hurlbut Siros and Clinton Glasgow Siros. She was a previous resident of Texas City, Texas, and a graduate of South Park High School and Lamar State College of Technology, in Beaumont. Susie worked for Child Protective Services until she left the work force to be a full time caregiver of her family.

Susie, to friends and relatives, was bright and diligent. She had a deep commitment to genealogy and a love of the beach, gardening, bird watching, card games, puzzles, and cats. Susie was a Girl Scout leader for her daughters’ troops, enjoyed camping, hiking and generally all outdoor activities. 

She was a devoted member of the Church of Latter Day Saints.

MiMaw will be missed by her children, Rodney Gist, Elizabeth Hernandez and her husband, George; and Emily Gist and her husband, Ian Wagner; grandchildren, George and Emily Hernandez, Ethan and Isaac Wagner; siblings, Ernst Siros, Jane Connelly, Marilyn Levaas and Carolyn Mauzy; and many nieces and nephews and special friends.

Susie was preceded in death by her husband, Garland; and parents, Libby and Clint Siros.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Sunday, July 13, 2014, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. Her funeral service will be held on Monday, July 14, 2014, at 2:00 p.m., at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 7785 Weaver Drive, Beaumont. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Broussard’s Crematorium.