Kathy Rucker passed away July 4th at her home with her family at her side. Kathy was born October 17, 1949 to Mike and Jean LeSassier and was a resident of Beaumont for her entire life. A 1968 graduate of Forest Park High School, she received a Bachelor of Science degree in education from Lamar University in 1972.
She met and married Don in 1974 and they were blessed with two wonderful sons. Family was the center of her life. She loved family get-togethers for any occasion, especially the holidays. Her exuberance and zest for life made all who were fortunate enough to know her, the better for doing so.
Kathy taught school for approximately twenty years, mostly in the Beaumont I.S.D., her last school was Caldwood Elementary. Kathy was a member of Westgate Memorial Baptist Church and was active in church throughout her life. She and her sister, Michelle Bean, taught Sunday school for several years.
Her father, Mike LeSassier, preceded her in death.
Survivors include her husband, Don Rucker of Beaumont; sons, Casey Rucker of Beaumont and Chris Rucker and his wife Theresa of Spring; mother, Jean Stewts and her husband Mack of Nederland; sister, Michelle Bean and husband Mickey of Beaumont; grandchildren, Aimee Rucker of Sour Lake and Aidan Rucker (on the way); nieces, Carrie Murphy and husband Justin of Beaumont and Kim Klingbeil and husband Lyle of Houston; nephews, Cody Bean of Beaumont and Michael Rucker and wife Charlotte of Webster; mother-in-law, Gladys Rucker of Groves; and many other relatives and countless friends who will keep her memory in their hearts forever.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 7, 2006 at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont with Dr. Raymond McHenry leading the service. Graveside services will be 3:00 p.m. burial at Old Center Cemetery in Huntington. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday evening, July 6, 2006 at the Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Odyssey Hospice, 550 Fannin, Suite 1230, Beaumont, Texas 77701.
Special thanks go out to the nurses and staff of the 4th floor oncology unit at St. Elizabeth Hospital and all of the wonderful staff at Odyssey Hospice.
