Mary Frances Sammons, 76, of Beaumont died Saturday, October 8, 2011, at her residence in Beaumont. She was a lifelong resident of Beaumont and was a retired welder with Bethlehem Steel.

Mary is survived by her beloved friend, Kenneth Doucet; sons, Darrell Sanders of Deer Park, Kim Keifer of Tomball, and Don Sammons of San Antonio; grandchildren, Casey, Caitlin, April, Crystal, Angel, Billy, Candice, Justin, Devin, Nick, and Danny; great grandchildren, Noah, Tristan, Shela, Delaney, Blaine, Kenneth, Shane, Brennan, and Delana; sister, Dorothy Keifer of Beaumont; and brother, Ronnie Gripon of Escondido, California.

Her funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 11, 2011, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont, with burial to follow at Magnolia Cemetery, 2291 Pine Street, Beaumont.  A gathering of family and friends will be Monday, October 10, 2011, 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Broussard’s.