Selma B. Harbin, 95, of Beaumont died April 14, 2005 at Christus St.Elizabeth Hospital. She was born October 19, 1909 in Middletown, Missouri and was the seventh child to Nora and Charles Butler.
Her family moved to the Rio Grande Valley in 1923 where she attended school and graduated from business college. She married John E. Harbin in 1928 and they moved to Beaumont when he began his career with Sun Oil Company. Selma was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Philathea Sunday School Class and also of Wisteria Chapter Order of the Eastern Star.
She is survived by her three children, Loyce H. Beaty of Beaumont, Janice See of Queensland, Australia, and Darrell Harbin of Diamond Bar, California; seven grandchildren, Dr. Narlin Beaty of Phoenix, Maryland, Marlyse Summer of Austin, Texas, Yvette Payne Root of Tampa, Florida, Amy Harbin of Diamond Bar, California and Linda See, Mike See and Eranna Forbes all of Australia; eleven great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and many friends. Selma was preceded in death in 1997 by her husband of 69 years, John E. Harbin and her parents.
Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 18, 2005 at Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 N Major Drive, Beaumont. A gathering of family and friends will be Sunday evening, April 17, 2005 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 7415 Eastex Plaza #3, Beaumont, Texas 77708; Buckner’s Children Village, 6125 Pinkstaff, Beaumont, Texas 77706; or First Baptist Church, 900 Calder, Beaumont, Texas 77701.
