Rose Eagleson, 87, of Beaumont, died Thursday, October 30, 2008 at Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth.
She was born May 8, 1921 to John and Mary Celeste. Losing her parents at an early age, Rose lived with an aunt in Port Arthur and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. Rose was an avid bowler. She was an enthusiastic sports fan, keeping up with the Astros, Rockets and tennis. Although in frail health for the last several years, she lived her life to the fullest. Rose enjoyed playing cards with friends, bingo with fellow tenants at Baten Arms and in earlier times going to the Casino. In younger days she enjoyed her garden and took pride in preserving her vegetables. She crocheted warm booties for her friends. Whatever was her current activity, she did it wholeheartedly. Her peanut brittle was legendary. She loved making it and distributing the "good stuff" to all her friends.
Rose is survived by adopted son, John McCurley of New York; one sister, Sarah Accardo of Beaumont; one granddaughter, Joey Lynn Milazzo; great grandsons, Christopher Richard and Dylan Milazzo; and one great- great grandchild. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Vivian Nappier; great grandson, Chad Richard; sisters, Lena Marino and Josephine Falco; brothers, Luke Celeste and Joe Celeste.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 3, 2008 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial at Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFadidn, Beaumont. A Rosary will be prayed at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, November 2, 2008 with a gathering of her family and friends following the Rosary at the Mortuary.
Aunt Rose treasured warm hugs and kisses from her many great nieces and nephews. Her visits, her loyalty and her laughter shared with family and friends will be missed.
Memorial contributions may be made to EWTN, 5817 Old Leed Road, Irondale, Alabama 35210; St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105; or St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1115 Orange Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701.
Complete and updated information may be viewed at www.broussardsmortuary.com.
