Hazel Jean Tumlinson — In Loving Memory

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Hazel Jean Drake Tumlinson, 78, of Lumberton died January 11, 2008 at Dubuis Hospital in Beaumont surrounded by her family. A lifelong resident of Hardin County, she was born in Loeb on October 12, 1929 to Charles and Hazel (Shutter) Duke. Jean taught second grade at Kountze Elementary for twenty years and loved playing bridge, shopping, and spending time with her family. She was a lifelong member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Beaumont.

She is survived by her husband, Joe L. Tumlinson, Sr. of Lumberton; sons, Gerald E. Drake Jr. and wife Kitty of Houston, and Richard Wayne Drake and wife Donna of Kountze; daughter, Cynthia Drake Hunt of Silsbee; brothers, Robert W. Duke, Harry L. Duke and wife Linda, and David Duke all of Lumberton; sisters, Carolyn Culver and husband Albert of Nederland, and Doris Babineaux and husband Ralph of Beaumont; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Charles Duke, Jr.; and son, David Randall Drake, Sr.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at Broussard’s, 530 W. Monroe, Kountze with Reverend Elvis Davis officiating. Burial will follow at Old Hardin Cemetery in Kountze. A gathering of family and friends will be Monday, January 14, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the mortuary.

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Services

Visitation

Broussard’s Mortuary

530 W. Monroe

Kountze, TX 77625

January 14, 2008

5:00 PM until 9:00 PM

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Funeral Service

Broussard’s Mortuary

530 W. Monroe

Kountze, TX 77625

January 15, 2008

10:00 A.M.

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Interment

Old Hardin Cemetery

Hwy 326

Kountze, TX 77625

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Condolences (10)

Kim Overstreet Tinkle Kountze, TX March 3, 2008

To my 2nd grade school teacher she was the best and I pray for her son and his family. Ricky I'm so sorry god will help you thru this and may he bless you and your family.

Cheryl Jane Bean Kountze, TX January 21, 2008

The last time I saw Mrs. Tumlinson was in the ICU. It was a far cry from just weeks before when I saw her on a daily basis at the courthouse. She held her head high, shoulders back and her steps were resolute. She was a lady from start and finish and where many would have wilted and had a serious melt down she held her composure. We were neighbors. I attended school with her kids and my family shopped at the Drake's Convenience Store. T-Bone and my dad were friends. We have a long history. I went to the grave on Sat. January 19th and would you believe - the red roses were just opening - into a glorious splendor?! I like to think of Mrs. Tumlinson as a rose - on the other side - beautiful, vibrant and eternal. Her hair is full again - her smile permanent and her health restored. The other side is a mystery to us all but it does hold great hope and promise. St. Paul said it best "Death is swallowed up (utterly vanquished, forever) in and unto victory. O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?" I Corinthians 15:; 54, 55

Reshell "Duke" Ross Port Neches, TX January 14, 2008

She was such a wonderful lady. Gentle, delicate and so full of love . She is greatly missed. And many prayers are sent your way. May god be with you and give you strength in this difficult time.