Mary Ellen Sandefer, 90, of Beaumont, died Sunday, June 14, 2009, at Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth in Beaumont. She was born April 30, 1919 to Pearl and James Robinson in Stamps, Arkansas. Mary Ellen graduated from Beaumont High in 1935.
She has been a resident of Beaumont since 1932, and was a stenographer for Gulf States Utilities. Mary Ellen was a longtime member of the Rachel Class with First Baptist Church in Beaumont and volunteered at the Beaumont State Center-MHMR.
She was a loving mother and grandmother and very devoted to her family.
Her husband, Joseph Burton Sandefer preceded her in death.
Survivors include her children, David Sandefer, JoAnne Sandefer Barrett, and Noel Sandefer and his wife Vicki Lynn Stefano Sandefer; grandchildren, Robert Clay Barrett, Eric Kord Barrett, Joseph Tower Sandefer, Kevin Isaac Sandefer, Kenneth Burton Sandefer; and great-grandchild, Rebekah Leigh Barrett.
Her funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 18, 2009, at First Baptist Church in Beaumont with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. The family will receive family and friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2009, at Broussard’s.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Special Olympics, c/o Shorkey Center, 855 South 8th Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701.
