Jennifer Thompson Stanfield, 62, of Beaumont, died Thursday, October 29, 2015. She faced a lengthy journey with her diagnosis of cancer. She did this, as always, with grace and courage. A native and lifelong resident of Beaumont, she was born on June 10, 1953, to Rosie Sedivy Thompson and Derrill C. Thompson. Jennifer was a 1971 graduate of South Park High School and worked as a legal secretary for Entergy for thirty-two years. She enjoyed Facebook and the company of her family and many four legged fur children. Jennifer loved watching her grandchildren play soccer and dance at iRule Dance Company. She was everyone’s Mimi.
Survivors include her husband, Larry Reeves Stanfield; daughter, Emily Swanson and her husband, Chris, of Beaumont; grandchildren, Bailey Swanson, Scout Swanson, McKinly Bunn, and Rowdie Swanson; sisters, Jan Thompson Corder of Cedar Park and Melodie Thompson and her husband, Larry McEvoy, of Clear Lake; many nieces and nephews; and a great-great-niece.
A gathering of Mrs. Stanfield’s family and friends will begin at 1:00 p.m., with her memorial service to follow at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 4, 2015, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 3810 North Major Drive, Beaumont. Her cremation was held through Broussard’s Crematorium under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.
Memorial contributions may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church, 3810 North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas 77713; or to Sweet Pups Dog Rescue c/o West End Animal Clinic, 14 Plaza Drive, Beaumont, Texas 77706.
