Norma Pattillo Carlisle, 81, of Beaumont, died peacefully at her home on March 12, 2007, following a lengthy struggle with cancer.
She was born in Beaumont in 1925 to Allen L. and Laura Langley Pattillo and was a lifelong resident here, graduating from South Park High School in 1942. Norma worked for Gulf States Utilities Company for forty-one years retiring in 1990.
She is survived by her daughter, Suzanne Ryan and husband David of Austin; two grandchildren, Jennifer Heitzmann and her husband Cory of Houston, and Cullen Ryan of Austin; one great grandchild, Caden Heitzmann; sister, Allene Pattillo McAnulty of Beaumont; three nephews, one niece and a host of wonderful, supportive friends.
For all her life, Norma had an affinity for the Upper Texas Gulf Coast, especially the Bolivar Peninsula, spending many happy times there with family and friends. She was an avid observer of the native Brown Pelicans and delighted in their recent resurgence.
The family would like to offer heartfelt thanks to the staff of Harbor Hospice for its dedication and professionalism in seeing Norma to her rest.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 16, 2007 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Beaumont, with Reverend Vicky Peters officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. A gathering of family and friends will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 15 at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.
Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 5247, Beaumont, Texas 77726.
