Mary Catherine Jennis, 81, of Beaumont, died Friday, May 6, 2016, at Calder Woods, Beaumont. A native and lifelong resident of Beaumont, Mary was born on February 13, 1935, to Annette Broussard Young and Harrison Young.

Survivors include her son, Mike Jennis and his wife, Marlene, of Pinewood; daughter, Melissa Ahrens and her husband Dennis, of Spooner, Wisconsin; sister, Anna Ruth Price, of Silsbee; grandchildren, Brittany Jennis, of Nederland, Reneé Wilson and  Rebecca Wilson, both of Beloit, Wisconsin, and Christine Tupa, of Spooner, Wisconsin; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents; son, Mark Jennis; sister, Betty Hebert; and brother, Rayford Young.

A gathering of Ms. Jennis’ family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., with her Rosary recited at 6:00 p.m., Monday, May 9, 2016, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, 6825 Gladys Avenue, Beaumont, with her interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont.

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