Mattie Alice Eakes, 80, of Sour Lake, died Friday, January 1, 2010, at her residence. A native of Ozan, Arkansas and a lifelong resident of Beaumont, Mattie was a homemaker.

Survivors include her husband of sixty-one years, Thomas Eakes; daughter, Drusilla Springer of Sour Lake; son, Roger Dale Eakes of Port Neches; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and sister, Earlene Reynolds.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 6, 2010, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin with entombment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum. A gathering of her family and friends will be 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 5, 2010, at the mortuary.