Susan Gail Barnett, 50, of Beaumont went home to be with the Lord on Monday May 15, 2006.
She was born in Beaumont, Texas and lived there most of her life. She is survived by her parents Dorothy and Don Mouton of Nederland, and John and Pat Riddle of Crystal Beach, Texas. She has four brothers and sisters; John and Jackie Riddle of Port Neches, James and Linda Riddle of Lumberton, Donna Mouton of Winnie and Gwen Mouton of Port Arthur; and two nephews J.D. Riddle of Nederland and Barrett Riddle of Port Neches. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Raymond and Juanita Adams of Beaumont.
Gail began her Christian walk at twelve years of age and continued until her death. During her life here she was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church. Her career began in Beaumont at Gulf States Utilities where she was a supervisor for fourteen years. She graduated from Lamar with a BBA in Management in 1995. Gail moved to Pearland, Texas where she was the regional operations manager for Standard Register, and as a contract specialist for M.D. Anderson.
Gail returned to Beaumont to work for Memorial Hermann Baptist Beaumont as Assistant Director of Materials Management until she was diagnosed with a rare form of Multiple Sclerosis which took away her ability to work.
Before Gail’s disability, she enjoyed water sports, softball, golf and had a special love of music. She sang locally with bands and country music shows and as a duet known as Country Silk.
Gail would like to thank the many friends that have supported her through out her career and illness.
The services will held 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive followed by burial at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. A gathering of family and friends will be Tuesday evening from 6:00 P.M.until 9:00 P.M. at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions can be made on Gail’s behalf to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation Lone Star Chapter, 8111 North Stadium Dr., Ste. 100, Houston, Texas 77054 or the Gail Barnett Memorial Scholarship Fund at Lamar University, P.O. Box 10011, Beaumont, Texas 77710.
