Cecelia Lolly Almond — In Loving Memory

✦ ✦ ✦

Cecelia “Lolly” Almond, 83, of Fannett, died Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at her residence.

Born to William and Ramona Ramos Alvarez on August 7, 1923 in Port Arthur, Lolly was lifelong resident of the area.

Lolly is preceded in death her husband, Joe Almond; brothers, Raymond Alvarez, Oscar Alvarez, Joe Alvarez, Tony Alvarez, Manuel (Lolo) Alvarez, Frank Alvarez, Bill Alvarez, and Dan Alvarez; and sister, Josephine (Cheddy) Leone.

She is survived by her son, William (Avery) Almond and his wife Luz of Gause, Texas; daughters, Jo Ann Rieve and her husband George of Labelle and Carolyn (Susie) Harris and her husband Gus of Fannett; brother, Pete Alvarez and his wife Tessie of Cheek; sister, Mary (Cha-Cha) Maxwell of Nederland; grandsons, Roger Harris and his wife Kelli, Mike Harris and his wife Susan, Joey Almond and his wife Penny, and Richard Barkow and his wife Carrie; granddaughters, April Block and her husband Mike, Amanda Meaux and her husband Johnny, Myranda Almond, Mary Nelson and her husband Doug; and nineteen great grandchildren, Larrit, Jaci, Colton, Emilee, and Korbin Harris, Katie and Cameron Meaux, Dutsin Tillery, Megan, Blake, and Stephanie Brigdes, Baileigh Almond, Zack, Jonah, Malachi, Jeremiah, and Jordan Thompson, and Ashley and Aaron Block.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 20, 2007 at Broussard’s Chapel, 1605 North Major Drive with burial to follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Port Arthur. A gathering of family and friends will be 4:00 p.m. Thursday, July 19, 2007 at the mortuary.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Federation of the Blind, Southeast Texas Chapter, P.O. Box 1813, Nederland, Texas 77627.

Share on Facebook

✦ ✦ ✦

Services

Visitation

Broussard’s Mortuary

1605 N. Major

Beaumont, TX 77706

July 19, 2007

4:00 p.m.

Map ↗

Funeral Service

Broussard’s Mortuary

1605 N. Major

Beaumont, TX 77706

July 20, 2007

2:00 p.m.

Map ↗

Interment

Greenlawn Memorial Park

3900 Twin City Highway

Groves, TX 77619

Map ↗

Memorial Service

Texas Federation of the Blind

P.O. Box 1813

Nederland, TX 77627

Map ↗

✦ ✦ ✦

Condolences (7)

Fuzzy Nederland, TX July 19, 2007

We called her many names, Mom, Sis,grandmother and Aunt. But those closest called her "BIG MOMMA". Big Momma because not only did she raise her eleven siblings and her own family, but a host of nieces and nephews, all who loved her dearly. She was the "matriarch" of the Alvarez family, her door and heart always open to those who needed her. She will be dearly missed but the memories she left behind will forever be cherished by those of us who loved her. Time to rest, Aunt Lolly, your work here is done. Reunite with all those who've gone before you and give them our love.

Debbie Beaumont, TX July 19, 2007

Aunt Lolly is someone who will never be forgotten. I remember living next door to her, she was such a mother hen, always checking on me. I remember once when my brother, Ricky, and I spent 2 weeks with her and Joe on the dairy farm. We had so much fun. We woke up each morning to a huge breakfast. I remember helping make rice balls once...again lots of fun. I'm so glad she passed down the jambalaya recipe to Sis. She was always so full of stories, laughter, and ready to share fond memories. She was the "garage sale queen", I'll have to find someone else to take my things to. She will be greatly missed. My prayers go out to the family.

Dana Day Arceneaux Hamshire, TX July 18, 2007

I did not get the opportunity to spend an abundance of time with Mrs. Lolly, but have grown to love her through her family. May God bless the family as you suffer through this time of sorrow. She will be truly missed by her family and friends.