Lois Barfield Wimberly of Sour Lake was born on January 3, 1921, in Sour Lake and died August 17, 2007, in Pine Ridge.
Lois, daughter of Gussie and Plummer Barfield, was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Wimberly; her sister, Dorothy Barfield Kronzer; and her brothers, Royce Barfield and Richard Barfield. She is survived by her daughter, Diane Wimberly Danner and husband, Charles; son, Cruse Wimberly and wife Marveline; granddaughter, Marissa Wimberly Fontenot and husband, Brad; great grandson, Koy; and brother, Durrah Barfield and a wonderful extended family of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A lifelong resident of Sour Lake, she taught kindergarten at Hardin-Jefferson Elementary School for many years. She was active in her church and in her community.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 20, 2007 at First Baptist Church in Sour Lake followed by burial at Pine Ridge Cemetery under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 N Major Drive, Beaumont. A gathering of family and friends will be Sunday evening, August 19, 2007 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the mortuary.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to do so may make a donation to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 537, Sour Lake, Texas 77659; the Lois Barfield Wimberly Endowed Scholarship Fund, c/o School of Music, Baylor University, One Bear Place # 97408, Waco, Texas 76798-7408; or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
