Charlene L. Kiker
Charlene L. Kiker, 75, of Beaumont died June 15, 2004 at Memorial Hermann Baptist Beaumont Hospital. A lifelong resident of Beaumont and graduate of Beaumont High School, Charlene attended Stephens and was a graduate of Southern Methodist University. She was employed as an office secretary with Mobil Oil Engineering Department and retired from Mobil after over thirty years of service.
Her civic involvements included Desk and Derrick, where she served as Region IV Director of Association of Desk and Derrick Clubs and was president of Beaumont Desk and Derrick several times; board member and past president of Jefferson Theatre Preservation Society; Beaumont Library Commission; past president and president-elect of the Lioness Club; Music Study Club; and president of the Friends of the Beaumont Public Libraries.
For many years she was the business manager and sang in a number of performances with the Beaumont Civic Opera and since 1957 was a board member with the Beaumont Music Commission. While in high school, Charlene was a member of the Melody Maids and had been a member of the Interfaith Choir since it began. A lifetime member of First United Methodist Church, Charlene sang in the church choir as well as playing violin with the original Beaumont Symphony Orchestra. Charlene was a great supporter of all arts organizations.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Buel N. and Rhena Robertson Kiker and is survived by her aunt, Vera V. Robertson of Beaumont.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 18, 2004 at First United Methodist Church Sanctuary followed by burial at Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin. Serving as pallbearers will be her cousins, J. W. Kiker, Paul Kiker, Charles Kiker, Buzz Kiker, Homer Kiker, Ben Kiker, and Dale Kiker. A gathering of family and friends will be from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Thursday evening, June 17, 2004 at the Mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 701 Calder, Beaumont, Texas 77701.
Special appreciation to her sitters, Linda Carry, Barbara Semien, Detra Narcissa, and Bobbie Ransom for the care they have given.
