Theresa Mae Knippers, 77, of Silsbee, died Tuesday, July 28, 2015.  She was born on November 24, 1937, in Elton, Louisiana, to Thomas Dies.

Survivors include her children, Dennis Knippers and his wife, Yvonne, of Santa Fe’ and Karen Wakefield and her husband, Robert, of Silsbee; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.  She is preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Leroy Knippers.

Mrs. Knippers’ committal will be held at Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont.