Barbara Ticaric, 93, of Beaumont, died Thursday, September 10, 2015.  She was born on August 27, 1922, in Beaumont, to Mary Angeline Ortiz May and Matthew Ortiz.

Barbara was a lifelong resident of Beaumont, and a devoted member of First United Methodist Church, Beaumont and the church’s Alpha Omega class. She was a longtime employee of R.O. Williams Insurance as well as T.E. Moore Insurance in Beaumont.

Barbara is survived by her only son, Dr. Stephen T. Ticaric, MD, of Gallatin, Tennessee; grandson, Matthew Ticaric, of Nashville, Tennessee; granddaughter, Anne Marie Ticaric Hunter, of East Providence, Rhode Island; great-grandchildren; Oliver Ticaric and Alice Ticaric, of Nashville, Tennessee and Arrow Hunter, of East Providence, Rhode Island.

She is preceded in death by her husband of fifty-seven years, Steven M. Ticaric; brother, Joseph Ortiz; and parents, Mary Angeline Ortiz May and Matthew Ortiz.

Barbara will be remembered for her graciousness to everyone as well as her love and care for her family and friends.

A gathering of Mrs. Ticaric’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Monday, September 14, 2015, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Ave, Beaumont. Her funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 15, 2015, at Broussard’s, with private family interment to follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Barbara Ticaric, to First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 3247, Beaumont, Texas 77704.