June Forrest Farrier Ferrell
June was born in Omaha, Texas on June 1, 1925, and passed away at her home on December 31, 2006. June was a descendant of a prominent pioneering family in East Texas. Her family founded the Omaha Breeze newspaper, and she had many fond memories of roaming her family’s peach orchards. June was a proud graduate of the Omaha High School Indians, Class of 1942 where she was a cheerleader, Secretary/Treasurer of the Pep Squad, member of the Future Home Makers of Texas Club and author of the Scandal Sheet. She loved attending her High School Reunions, and visiting with her classmates and dear friends from her home town.
She married James M. “Jimmie” Ferrell on April 7, 1946, and they resided in Houston where their three sons were born. In 1963, they moved to Beaumont and owned and operated Jim’s Drive-In Grocery stores.
June was active in the sports activities of her sons and grandchildren, and participated in the French High School Booster Club, North End Little League, and was always on the road attending baseball, basketball and football games. June loved the beach, and the family had a beach house at Crystal Beach for many years. Jimmie, June and the boys joined North End Methodist Church when they moved to Beaumont, which later became Wesley United Methodist Church. Over the years since, she was a member of the Fidelis Class, served several terms on the Administrative Board and numerous committees.
June is survived by her two sons, Jim Ferrell, Jr. and his wife Sandy of Port Neches, and Mark Ferrell and his wife Sandi of Beaumont; nine grandchildren, Samuel Scott Ferrell, Benjamin Thomas Ferrell, Kristen Ann Ferrell, Nicholas James Dawson, Katie Ann Ferrell Hughes and her husband Aaron, Andrew Ferrell, Steven Brooke Ferrell, Ryan Forrest Ferrell and Jamie Marie Ferrell; great-granddaughter, Nixie Ann Hughes; nieces, nephews and many special friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin Forrest Farrier and Vida Mae Farrier; three sisters, Gena Wallace, Willie Harris and Nancy Fry; by her son, Scott Ferrell in 1981; and by her husband James M. “Jimmie” Ferrell, Sr. in 2000.
Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Thursday, January 4, 2007 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Beaumont under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 N. Major Drive in Beaumont. Graveside services will be 2:00 PM that afternoon at Magnolia Springs Cemetery in Mt. Union. A gathering of her family and friends will be Wednesday evening from 5 – 8 PM at the mortuary.
June had a great love of life, family and her church. She was always quick to respond to the needs of others, share a favorite recipe or just be there for you when you needed her. She gave unselfishly of herself to others, and a smile was the only thanks she needed. She is now with her Lord and Savior, and Dancing with the Angels.
Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church, 3810 N. Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas, 77713.
