Cheryl Barrow LeBlanc, 70, of Beaumont, died Sunday, January 10, 2015, in her home. She was born on August 3, 1945, in Beaumont, to Gussie Lois Wagner Barrow and Sam Lester Barrow, and had been a lifelong resident of the area.
Cheryl was a former beautician, legal assistant for the district attorney’s office, a book keeper for Gem Jewelry and Butch Hoffers, and a real estate agent for American Real Estate, and eventually made the choice to stay home and raise her children. She loved taking vacations with her children and loving husband, Richard. They took many vacations to Mexico and also traveled to such places as New York City, San Antonio, Washington D.C., South Padre Island, and would often spend summers at the beach. She especially enjoyed making Halloween costumes for her grandchildren and the lighting of the Christmas tree at the court house every year. She also cherished her bird, bell, angel, and vase collections.
Cheryl was an amazing cook and loved making Cajun food. Christmas and birthdays were always a big event. She made her husband, kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids feel her love with her grandiose affairs for their specials days. Cheryl had a quick wit and was known for her big smile that would light up every room she walked into. She will be dearly missed by all that loved her.
Cheryl is survived by her husband, Richard P. LeBlanc, Jr., of Beaumont; children, Stephen LeBlanc and his wife, Susie, of Fannett; Kelli Bagley Broussard; Cheri LeBlanc, both of Lumberton; Sharon LeBlanc Hale and her husband, Joe, of Friendswood; Richard P. LeBlanc, III and his wife, Carolina, of Houston; and Danielle LeBlanc, of Lumberton; grandchildren, Craig Cormier; Kevin LeBlanc; Catie LeBlanc; Joshua Broussard; Cheryse Broussard and her fiancé, Scott Stokes; Andrew Thorn and his wife, Taylor; Paityn Thorn and her fiancé, Matthew Kurth; Madi Thorn; Bella Grace Thorn; Elliette Newsom; Jacob Hale; Garrett Hale; Kacie Hale; Gaby LeBlanc; and Richard P. “Richie” LeBlanc, IV; great-grandchildren, Kennedy Stokes, Ryder Thorn, Bryson Thorn, and Jastin Kurth; sister, Kay Gobert and her husband, John, of Round Rock; aunts, Betty Dailey of Lumberton; and Audrey Bernard of Port Neches; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins; including her cousin, Barbara Dailey Griggs, who was like a sister to her.
She is preceded in death by her loving parents, Sam and Lois Barrow; and sisters, Jean Hagner and Ann Holtzclaw.
A gathering of Mrs. LeBlanc’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 12, 2016, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. Her funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 13, 2016, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 3810 North Major Drive, Beaumont, with her interment to follow at Magnolia Cemetery, Beaumont.
Memorial contributions may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church, 3810 North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas 77713.
