Dorothy Mae Denais Landry passed away on October 4, 2008 in Beaumont Texas at age 82. She was born on November 5, 1925 in Maurice, Louisiana to Rena and John B. Denais. After graduating high school, Dot moved to Port Arthur, Texas where she met and married James C. Landry, her husband of 62 years. Together they raised 5 children in Port Arthur where Dot devoted her life to her family. Known to all for her quick wit and refreshing humor, Dot loved her family, friends and faith. She was also known for her delicious Cajun cooking and warm hospitality. She was an excellent seamstress, and enjoyed dancing with her husband, J.C. and playing cards with friends. She worked part-time for Sears, but her passion and focus in life was always her family.
She is survived by her husband, J.C. Landry, son Mickey Landry, of Nederland, and his wife Debbie, daughters Patricia Landry of Magnolia, TX, Terrie Keith of McKinney, TX, Dona Angell of Magnolia, TX and husband Russ Angell, and Debra Peterson of Spring, TX and her husband Rollie Peterson. Grandchildren Dacia Landry Sumrall of Nederland and her husband Troy, Marci Landry Butler of Nederland, and her husband Zac, Joshua Keith and Cates Keith of McKinney, Jordan Whitehead of Montgomery, Paige Peterson and Rhett Peterson of Spring. Great grandchildren Ashton Sumrall and Blair Butler. She is also survived by her 3 brothers, Larris Denais of Abbeville, LA, Lee Denais of Maurice, LA, and Dale Denais of Kerrville, TX. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Virgie Denais Domingue.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 AM, Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Port Neches with Rev. Bennie Patillo officiating. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves under the direction of Broussard’s in Nederland. A gathering of family and friends will be Tuesday 5 -8 PM with a Rosary to be recited at 6 p.m. at the mortuary.
