Joan Irene Weaver, age 71, of Nederland, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2006, at her residence.
Mrs. Weaver was born December 6, 1934 in New Haven, CT and had been a resident of the mid-county area since 1953. She was a homemaker and writer of the PAUSE TO PRAY column for 17 years, published in the Beaumont Enterprise. She was the founder of the Prison Outreach Program for Jefferson County, as well as a counselor at the Jefferson County Boot Camp. She was also very involved with the Pine Brook Parent Outreach Program and the Palmer Drug Abuse Program.
She is survived by her husband, Charles Weaver of Nederland; two sons, Raymond Weaver of Beaumont, James Weaver of Groves; three daughters, Theresa Johnson of Nederland, Donna Williams of Orange and Lisa Weaver of Beaumont; She helped raise one granddaughter, Missy Moak of Nederland. also surviving are nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren; one brother, George Charboneau of Florida and several nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and two sisters.
A gathering of family and friends will be from 4-5 PM Tuesday, May 30, 2006 at Triangle Baptist Church 3605 N. Hwy. 69 Nederland with Memorial funeral services will be at 5:00 PM. Reverend Eric Armstrong officiating.
Following memorial services the family will honor Joan’s wishes for cremation.
For those desiring, memorial contributions may be directed to the Triangle Baptist Church 3605 N. Hwy. 69 Nederland, TX 77627
