Velma Provo Obituary

Velma Provo, age 88, of Beaumont, TX, passed away on Monday, April 2, 2012, at Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital. She leaves a legacy of love to her sons, Lester Provo (Carrie) and Alvin Provo of Beaumont; daughter, Brenda Provo Joubert of Beaumont; brother, Harry Botley (Ethel) of Beaumont; sister, Ruthie Lee Russell (Curtis) of Houston, TX; 9 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and 5 great great grandchildren; and host of other loving relatives and friends. Celebration of Life services for Velma will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 7, 2012, at Douglas Memorial CME Church, located at 1370 Ewing St., in Beaumont, officiated by Rev. David Robinson. The visitation will be held prior to the service from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., at the church. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery, under the professional care and direction of the Comeaux Community Funeral Chapel staff.

Published by The Beaumont Enterprise on Apr. 5, 2012.
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Velma Provo, age 88, of Beaumont, TX, passed away on Monday, April 2, 2012, at Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital. She leaves a legacy of love to her sons, Lester Provo (Carrie) and Alvin Provo of Beaumont; daughter, Brenda Provo Joubert of Beaumont; brother, Harry Botley (Ethel) of Beaumont; sister, Ruthie Lee Russell (Curtis) of Houston, TX; 9 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and 5 great great grandchildren; and host of other loving relatives and friends. Celebration of Life services for Velma will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 7, 2012, at Douglas Memorial CME Church, located at 1370 Ewing St., in Beaumont, officiated by Rev. David Robinson. The visitation will be held prior to the service from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., at the church. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery, under the professional care and direction of the Comeaux Community Funeral Chapel staff.

Volena Chatman

April 9, 2012

Lester, Brenda, Carrie and The Provo Family:
A prayer for you in sympathy asking God to bless you with courage to bear the sorrow you feel.
~Michael and Volena Chatman~

Volena Chatman

April 9, 2012

Les, As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continus to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends Your classmate Robert Leslie Lewis

Robert Lewis

April 7, 2012

Les, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Your classmate Frank Lewis

Frank Lewis

April 7, 2012

Les, our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family in your hour of brevement. We pray the God's strength sustains you and your famly over the comming Months and years to come. All ways remember God is keeping you and your in his thrown of grace. Joyce Gallien Bill, Westell Dellahoussaye and Delores Hall

Joyce Bill

April 7, 2012

Les, I am so sorry to hear of your momther's passing. My prayer is that your sweetest memories of her will bring you peace and comfort. I pray God's strength sustains you and your family at this difficult time.
Evelyn Brandon
(Classic Chevrolet)

Evelyn Brandon

April 5, 2012

THOUGH THE VOICE IS QUIET, THE SPIRIT ECHOES STILL.

IN THE HEARTS OF ALL WHO KNEW HER, HER MEMORY LIVES, HER LOVE ENDURES.

COMFORT; PEACE; HOPE, MAY THEY BE YOURS NOW AND IN THE DAYS TO COME.

GAIL MOUTON-DAVIS ( BLESSED SACRAMENT; PRAIRIE VIEW)

April 5, 2012

...Brenda and family, my heartfelt sympathy to each of you. I pray that you will be comforted now and in days ahead by our loving heavenly Father. He will never leave you...just remain prayerful and put your trust in Him.

Carolyn Davis

April 5, 2012

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