Louella "Lou" Smelker
September 18, 1921 - March 1, 2015
Louella “Lou” Smelker,
93, of Beaumont, died Sunday, March 1, 2015, at Harbor Hospice, Beaumont. She was born on September 18 1921, in Port
Arthur. She moved to Beaumont in 1941, where she married Ben Roy Smelker.
The things most special
in Lou’s life were her family, good friends, and her church. She was a long time member of St. Stephen’s
Episcopal Church where she served as an Altar Guild Member and parish secretary,
from 1974 to 1995. She enjoyed doing
voluntary work with the Junior League of Beaumont for many years.
She is survived by her daughter,
Cindy Smelker, of Beaumont; nephew, Gene Shaw, of Nederland; niece, Gail Meaux,
of Crystal Beach; as well as extended family.
Lou is preceded in
death by her husband of forty-nine years, Ben Smelker.
The family would like
to extend their deepest gratitude to the staff of Christus Hospital St.
Elizabeth, Harbor Hospice, and her church family at St. Stephen’s Episcopal
Church.
She was a wonderful mother
and a great friend to all who knew her.
A memorial service for
Mrs. Smelker will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 4, 2015, at St. Stephen’s
Episcopal Church, 4090 Delaware Street, Beaumont, under the direction of
Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont.
In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be made to St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 4090
Delaware, Beaumont, Texas 77706.
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