Elizabeth Ann "Liz" Mulvaney passed away in Beaumont on October 27, 2005 after a lengthy illness. She was born on January 25, 1923 in Athens, Ohio and was preceded in death by her husband, W.D. “Dee” Mulvaney; her parents, Francis and Belle Lavelle; and her brother, Philip Lavelle.
Liz was warm, bright and funny and known for her good nature and friendly disposition. She grew up on a farm in Athens, the eldest of six children. She graduated valedictorian from Athens High and earned a B.A. degree from Ohio University. She loved horses, bridge, and music, and was an accomplished pianist.
Liz and her family moved to Beaumont in 1958 where they have been long time members of St. Anne Catholic Church. She and her husband Dee were active in church and school activities and were members of the Newman Club. After Dee passed away in 1978, she served for ten years as the personal secretary to the late Bishop Bernard Ganter of the Beaumont Diocese.
Liz’s greatest joy was her large family, and she is survived by her six children, Tom and his wife Toni Mulvaney of Beaumont, Doug and his wife Lisa Mulvaney of Houston, Brian and his wife Mary Mulvaney of Austin, Chris Mulvaney of Horseshoe Bay, Jack Mulvaney and his wife Kristi of Houston, and Mary Kay and her husband Brad Curtis of Horseshoe Bay; her brothers and sisters, William and Anne Lavelle, Kathleen and Roy Shamel, Joseph and Mary Lou Lavelle, and Theresa and Don Skinner; grandchildren, Katy, Erin, Daniel, Amanda, Doug, John, Alexis, Brent, Michael, Steve, Anne, Emmy, Sean, Kyle, and Jeremy; and great grandson, Jacob.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 31, 2005 at St. Anne Catholic Church followed by burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont. A Christian Vigil will be 5:00 p.m. Sunday evening, October 30, 2005 at the Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Anne Catholic School, 375 N 11th Street, Beaumont, Texas 77702.
