Emily Joan French, 85, of Felicia, died Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at Harbor Hospice, Beaumont. She was born on August 5, 1930, in Austin, to Louise Bowles and Oliver Eugene Olson.

Survivors include her sons, John B. French, Jr. and his wife, Kay, of Felicia; Randy French and his wife, Pam; daughter, Sandra Kotz and her husband, Stan, both of Nome; sisters, Jean Gray of Moss Bluff; Judy Fackler of Beaumont; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents and husband, John B. French, Sr.

A gathering of Mrs. French’s family and friends will be 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 24, 2016, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. Her graveside service will follow at 2:30 p.m., at Magnolia Cemetery, 2291 Pine Street, Beaumont.

Memorial contributions may be made to a organization of one’s choice.