Edith E. Hebert was born on September 12, 1927 in Sycamore, Georgia and died December 10, 2004 at Christus St. Mary Hospital in Port Arthur. She was the daughter of third generation settlers of Irwin County, Georgia. A true Southern gal, and real Georgia Peach, she was of Scottish descent that was a proud transplanted Texan and Cajun at heart.
She is survived by her husband of fifty-four years, Dennis J. “Peyank” Hebert; daughters, Cindy Hebert of Winnie, Jacquelyn McKinney of Ocilla, Georgia, and Teri D. Russell of Wabash, Indiana; one grandson, JW “Scooter” Russell of Branson, Missouri; three sisters, Mimmie Lee Vance of Tifton, Georgia, Vera Belle Hill of Ashburn, Georgia, and Ida May Mayfield of Perry, Florida; brothers, James G. Mauldin of Sycamore, Georgia, Charles Mauldin of Lake Worth, Georgia, Edward Mauldin of Columbus, Georgia, and Jere A. Mauldin of Las Vegas, Nevada; aunt, Christine Ross of Macon, Georgia; and a host of nieces and nephews in Georgia, Florida, and Texas.
Preceding her in passing were her son, Roger J. Hebert; brothers, John R. Mauldin and O. B. Mauldin; sisters, Mary Van Russell and Sara Lou Gay; niece, Debbie Russell; and nephew, Donnie W. Russell.
Edith served proudly in the WAC during World War II and was a lifetime member of VFW Post 2233 in Winnie and recently of VFW Post 3333 in Port Neches. She was behind the troops on the front line during the liberation of France, ensuring supplies got through to American soldiers. She attained the rank of Sergeant upon an honorable discharge.
She eventually ended up in Port Arthur, Texas where she met Dennis. They were married on September 16, 1950 and resided in Port Arthur for almost thirty years before moving to Winnie. On September 16, 2000 they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary and recently celebrated their 54th year together.
Edith enjoyed the country life and was often found fishing in the pond, canning produce, or just sitting under the oaks in the yard. She enjoyed traveling, even though it was limited in the past few years. She looked forward to going to Nashville every year, and the annual Mauldin family reunion in Georgia. She was able to return to Europe after forty years, visiting areas that she was in during World War II. She loved Chinese food and Cajun cooking, always looking forward to crawfish season.
What started out as a little fancy is her collection of angels. Friends and family have contributed to her collection, which number in the hundreds. The last angel given to her, was most appropriate….”It’s a Wonderful Life” angel bell…”another angel just got their wings”…Edith is now a special angel in heaven!
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 14, 2004 at Broussard’s, 505 12th Street, Nederland followed by burial in Greenlawn Cemetery. A gathering of family and friends will be Sunday evening, December 12, 2004 from 5:00 until 8:00 with a Christian Vigil at 7:00 p.m. at Broussard’s, Nederland and a gathering of family and friends on Monday, evening, December 13, 2004 from 5:00 until 8:00 with a rosary recited at 7:00 p.m at Broussard’s, 134 W. Buccaneer, Winnie.
