Evelyn Chisum Beeson, 67, of Beaumont died Saturday, February 28, 2009 at her residence. Born in Paris, Texas, she grew up in Sour Lake and lived most of her life in the area. Evelyn was a registered nurse for forty-six years for area nursing homes and Home Health Agencies.
She is survived by her daughter, Rhonda Beeson Moore of Beaumont; granddaughters, Jasmine, Elizabeth and Jennifer Moore all of Beaumont; a great grandson to be born in May; brother, Eugene Chisum and Russell Chisum both of Beaumont, Tolbert Chisum of Highland Park, Illinois; and sister, Barbara Welch of Corpus Christi. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tolbert and Willie Chisum; brothers, Robert Chisum and George “Son” Chisum; and sisters, Edythe Barclay, Ozelle Francis, Mozelle Briggs and Eola Palmer.
A memorial service will be 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at Ford Park, 5115 IH 10 South, Beaumont.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans, 807 Maine Avenue South West, Washington, D.C., 20024 or Lamar University, Nursing Department, P.O. Box 10011, Beaumont, Texas 77710.
