Audrey Mary Bourgeois, 87, of Sour Lake died May 14, 2005 at Sagebrook Health Center in Cedar Park, Texas. Born February 19, 1918 in Henry, Louisiana to Morris and Lelia Bourgeois, Audrey spent her early years in Port Arthur and then moved to Sour Lake, where she graduated from high school.
She was a lingerie buyer for seventeen stores owned by The Fair, Incorporated until her retirement.
Survivors include her sister, Eleanor Williamson and brother-in-law, Edgar Williamson of Austin; sister-in-law, Juanita Bourgeois Herford and her husband Jim of Sour Lake; brother-in-law, Alton Miller of Beaumont; beloved nieces and nephews, Catherine Harrell and her husband John, Jody Williamson and his wife Shawna, and Keith Williamson and his wife Kristen all of Austin, Danny Bourgeois and his wife Brenda of Lumberton and Mark Bourgeois and his wife Tammy of Groesbeck; thirteen loving great nieces and nephews and five great great nieces and nephews.
Audrey’s parents; her brothers, Duryas Bourgeois and Morris Bourgeois, Jr.; and sister, Veta Miller preceded her in death.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2005 at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church followed by burial at Rosedale Cemetery under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont. A gathering of family and friends will be Monday evening, May 16,2005 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a Christian Vigil at 7:00 p.m. at the Mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, 210 E. Barkley, Sour Lake, Texas 77659 or charity of choice.
