Kathy Jane Brown-Gallier was born on September 18, 1958, has gone to be with her Lord and Savior on September 27, 2015. She was the daughter of Doris Orlean Spruill and late John David “J.D.” Brown. Kathy was kindhearted, always putting others before herself. Her fun-loving personality brought laughter and comfort to everyone who knew her.

She grew up in Lumberton with her three brothers and graduated from Lumberton High School in 1977 where she participated in cheerleading and drill team.  She continued her education at Lamar University where she graduated as a Registered Nurse in 1987. Her career as a medical professional included working as a ICU and flight nurse then started the first home health infusion care company, known today as Option Care.  Her passion to help others continued later in her career teaching nursing students at area colleges.

She is survived by her husband of eleven years, Randy Gallier of Beaumont; daughter, Jessica Gray of Lumberton; son, Justin Gray of Lumberton; brothers, David Brown and his wife, Mary; Pat Brown and his wife, Amy; and Robert Brown, all of Lumberton; stepdaughters, Kristin King and her husband, Scott, of Sour Lake and Hannah Gallier of Orange; grandchildren, Trayce, Brailee, Kallynne, and Sadie; and numerous nephews and nieces that she loved dearly.

A gathering of Mrs. Gallier’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, October 1, 2015, at Broussard’s, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee. Her funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 2, 2015, at Broussard’s, with her interment to follow at Pine Ridge Cemetery, Kountze.