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Patricia DesOrmeaux Obituary

1938 - 2015 Patricia Joyce DesOrmeaux, 76, of Nederland, passed away after a lengthy illness on Tuesday, February 17, 2015. She was born on May 8, 1938, in Iola, to Ruthie Mosley Polk and James L. Polk. Patricia was known as Gegaw to her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren who she treasured dearly. She never failed to say, I love you with all my heart and don't you forget it, when saying goodbye to those she loved. In recent months, she found great comfort by the visits of her loved ones and enjoyed listening to her favorite gospel hymns with them. Patricia will be sorely missed by those that knew and loved her. Survivors include her loving husband of forty-two years, Raymond J. DesOrmeaux; sister, Jessie F. Merriman of Nederland; daughters, Bobbie Bouillon of Beaumont; Pat Wilson and her husband, Ray, of Orange; Janis Pokraka and her husband, Tracy, of Nederland; Lisa Bouillon of Orange; Elyse Bouillon of Starks, Louisiana; Rhonda Baillio of Silsbee; Julie Gonzalez and her husband, Al, of Centennial, Colorado; Raelyn Huber of Grundy, Virginia; and Jana Jennings of Port Arthur; sons, Charles DesOrmeaux and his wife, Dawn, of Woodsboro and Michael DesOrmeaux and his wife, Judie, of North Pole, Alaska; twenty-seven grandchildren; and thirty-eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Jerry Lee Polk; and son-in-law, Duane Huber. The family wishes to extend a thank you to Altus Hospice and staff for the special care giving to mom. A gathering of Mrs. DesOrmeaux's family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday, February 20, 2015, at Broussard's, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. Her funeral will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 21, 2015, at Broussard's, Nederland. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens of Jefferson County, Nederland. Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. DesOrmeaux's memory to Crohn's Disease Foundation, 5120 Woodway Suite 8008, Houston, Texas 77056. Complete and updated information may be found at: broussards1889.com.

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Published by The Beaumont Enterprise on Feb. 20, 2015.

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Linda Simpson

February 22, 2015

Bobbie I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Phyllis Plake

February 21, 2015

Janis so sorry to hear about your mom. Our moms are special ladies in our lives. I will be thinking about you and your family.

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