Barbara June Green

Barbara June Green

Barbara Green Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Broussard's Mortuary - Major Drive on Sep. 19, 2025.

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On August 19, 2025, Barbara June Green, 86, of Lumberton, joined her husband, Lou, to be with their Lord and Savior. She was born on February 8, 1939, in Lawton, Oklahoma, to Alta and Frank Petty. After graduation from St. Mary's Catholic School in the summer of 1957, she left her hometown to move to Southeast Texas to join her high school sweetheart, Lou. On August 30, 1957, she married Lou Green. Together, they started their 67-year journey of marriage and will celebrate their 68 th in heaven, united again. 1959 was a big year for them as they started their family with the birth of Greg. Five years later Jeff would join them to complete the family.

A dedicated spouse and mother, she supported Lou's dream of opening A-1 Glass in 1965. She left her mark for the betterment of her community by serving two terms as a board member for the Hamshire-Fannett School District in the early 80's. Anyone who knew Barbara, knew her love of God and her passion for gardening. She loved studying God's word, visiting with friends, and especially spending time with family. She was a devout long-time member of Beaumont Bible Church.

Barbara is survived by her sons, Greg Green and his wife, Kathy, of Lumberton, and Jeff Green and his wife, Trish, of Fannett; grandchildren, Daniel Green, Jennifer Green, Tara Bocquet, Tanner Green, Chad Harris and Lori Harris; ten great-grandchildren; brother, Ronnie Petty of Corpus Christi; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lou Green; mother, Alta Olen; father, Frank Petty; brother, Pat Petty; and nephew Lance Petty.

Memorial contributions can be made to Beaumont Bible Church, 7870 Highway 105, Beaumont, Texas 77713.

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