Ella Maudette Lusk Turkleson, 94, passed away Friday, September 16, 2016, at her home in Lumberton. She was born March 25, 1922, to Lillian A. Teel Jones and T.W. Jones, of Sour Lake.

Maudette worked as an accountant and auditor for various companies in Beaumont and the surrounding areas. In her earlier years, Maudette grew up ranching and farming in Hardin County. She often recounted tales of working cattle and hogs on horseback with her dad particularly during the 1940’s when her husband and brother were serving their country during World War II.

Survivors include her son, Frank B. Lusk and his wife, Elaine, of Sour Lake; stepdaughters, Mary Ellen Rouen of Houston; Dr. Peggy Turkleson of Montgomery, Alabama; stepson, Don Turkleson and his wife, Deborah, of Houston; eighteen grandchildren; twenty-three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husbands, John R. Lusk, Jr. and Robert E. Turkleson; sons, James R. Lusk and Wayne A. Lusk; stepdaughter, Sharon Ann Eckelkamp; brother, Laverne Jones; and sister, Wyvetta Hobbs.

A gathering of the Lusk/Turkleson family and friends will be from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., with a Christian Vigil to begin at 7:00 p.m., Monday, September 19, 2016, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 20, 2016, at Infant Jesus Catholic Church, 243 South LHS Drive, Lumberton. Her interment will follow at Pine Ridge Cemetery, Sour Lake.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggest contributions be made to Infant Jesus Catholic Church, P.O. Box 8180, Lumberton, Texas 77657 or to an organization of your choice.