Elena Mae Yentzen, 55, of Lumberton, passed away in the early morning of July 8, 2009, after a brave two year battle with breast cancer.
She was a loving and caring mother, friend, and sister. For those who knew her, they would say that she was a special woman who could always bring a smile to anyone’s face.
Elena is survived by her daughter, Megan V. Miller and her husband Chaney; brother, Luke Gordon Collins; sisters, Cheryl Bartholomew, Mary Ammermann, and Sue Thrash; mother-in-law, Wilda Yentzen-Watkins; in-laws, Glenn and Ella Mae, Gary and Michelle, and Mollie and Charlie; numerous nieces, nephews, and other loving family members; as well as her beloved pets, Tiger, Lucy, and Bianca.
Her memorial service will be 6:00 p.m. Friday, July 10, 2009, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Broussard’s.
Memorial contributions may be made to Susan G. Komen Cancer for the Cure, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, Texas 75260-0309 or to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 5144, Beaumont, Texas 77726.
