Margaret Dunham McFaddin, 76, died July 29, 2004 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital. Margaret was born on July 25, 1928 in Urania, Louisiana. After living in Rayville, Louisiana, she graduated from Baton Rouge High School. After working for Arkansas Fuel Oil in Shreverport, she worked for Sun Oil Company in Beaumont.
On June 27, 1959, she married James L. C. “Jim” McFaddin, Jr. They joined Trinity United Methodist Church and remained members until the time of her death. They had three children: Carroll Ann Libbon, who with husband Ben and their three children, Sean, Chris and Jenna, live in Austin; Mary Ellen, who preceded her in death, and Michael C. McFaddin, who with Mondie has a daughter Allie, who lives in Beaumont.
Margaret is also survived by a brother, Reverend Marion Dunham of Rome, Georgia and a sister, Ethel Higdon of Delhi, Louisiana. A sister, Evelym Captain and a brother, Clyde Dunham died at an earlier date.
Margaret was well known for her gumbo at the beach, her garden in Beaumont, and her many friends.
Jim and his family wish to thank the following for their special care and attention given to Margaret during her fight with cancer (her nickname at St. E was “Spunky”): all of those at Trinity United Methodist Church that visited, called or prayed for her, Dr. Robert Birdwell and his excellent staff at the Mamie McFaddin Ward Cancer Clinic, the great nurses and others at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital, Doris at Home Health Care, and all who supported her with prayers and other ways in her final battle with her illness.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 7, (time to be announced later) at Trinity United Methodist Church under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont.
In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation to Trinity United Methodist Church, 3430 Harrison, Beaumont, Texas 77702, the Mamie McFaddin-Ward Cancer Clinic or Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital, both at 2830 Calder Avenue, Beaumont, Texas 77701.
