Annie Lee Rawls, 76, of Beaumont, died Monday, January 5, 2004, at her residence. A native of Starks, Louisiana, she was a resident of the area for over sixty-five years. Annie Lee was an encourager, a good friend, and always caring for others. She enjoyed gardening, was active in the Sunday School class at her church, and always enjoyed being present at her children’s and grandchildren’s school and church activities.
She is survived by her daughters, Patricia Ann Taylor and her husband Ron of Call Junction, and Rebecca Sue Guedry and her husband Mike of Lumberton; grandchildren, Heather Marie Mayfield, Alicia Ann Holland, Corrie Beth Taylor, Ronny Gene Taylor, Jr., Kally Jolene Brown, John Dustin Guedry, and James Cody Guedry; great grandchildren, Kaden Brown, Koltin Brown, Amaris Guedry, Halley Mayfield, Justin Mayfield, and Tyler Holland; sister, Opal Lee Wells of Pinewood; daughter-in-law, Sherry Marie Rawls of Las Vegas, Nevada; and several nieces and nephews. Annie Lee was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse James Rawls, Jr., and her son, James Garland Rawls.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 8, 2004 at Amelia Baptist Church with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 N. Major Dr., Beaumont. A gathering of family and friends will be from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday evening, January 7, 2004 at the Mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Gideon’s International, 50 Century Blvd., Nashville, Tennessee, 37214