Leah Lucille Carroll Fisher, a life-long resident of the Golden Triangle area, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2005, at age 87. Born in Houston, Texas, on August 19, 1917, Leah was the first child of Tommie Welborn Carroll and Charles Bryant Carroll, Sr., who moved to Port Neches in 1917.
Prior to her graduation, Leah was elected Queen of Port Neches High School. She was described in the 1935 War Whoop as “personality plus” and “a very pretty brunette … well-known and well-liked by both the students and the teachers throughout the school.” In her later years, she enjoyed attending class reunions and cheering for the PN Indian football team.
Following graduation from high school and Port Arthur College, Leah moved to Beaumont and worked for Mobil Oil Refinery, where she served as a dedicated and faithful employee for 37 years. She married Joe Fisher, Jr., of Beaumont, on October 15, 1947, and was happily married for almost 25 years until his death in January 1972.
After retirement, Leah returned to Port Neches to live the remainder of her years. She enjoyed traveling, working crossword puzzles, watching soap operas in the afternoon, eating chocolate treats, and most especially, being with her family and close friends.
Leah was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Fisher, Jr. She is survived by her brother, Charles Bryant (“Buddy”) Carroll, Jr. and wife Joyce of Port Neches; nephew, Charles Bryant (“Chipper”) Carroll III and wife Catherine of Beaumont; niece, Lisa Carroll Miller and husband Dr. J.A. Miller, M.D. of Satellite Beach, Florida; son Joe Fisher III and wife Carol of Austin, Texas; two grandchildren, Leslie Fisher Tyler and husband Troy of El Cerrito, California, and Amy Fisher Ott and husband Alan of Austin, Texas; four great-grandchildren; two great nieces; and one great nephew.
The family extends its sincerest appreciation to Coretta Williams, Ida Williams, and Leah’s other caregivers for the past five years.
Graveside services and interment will be 3:00 pm Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont with Dr. David Higgs officiating. Services under the direction of Broussard’s, 505 12th Street, Nederland.
