Elida McCrate

Elida Gonzalez McCrate, 91, of Beaumont, died Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Harbor Hospice, Beaumont. She was born on July 31, 1934, in Doucette, to Eva Guerrero and Encarnacion Gonzalez.

Elida was a wife, a mother, and a friend. She was full of faith and love for God, family, friends, and community.

She volunteered for years at Assumption Catholic School and Kelly High School and spent many years volunteering at Birthright of Beaumont.

Her Diocese of Beaumont community was a big part of her life. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. She was a sponsor for the Catholic Youth Organization at Assumption Catholic Church. She was a member of the Women of Jude and the Legion of Mary at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church.

Her prayer life was abundant, and she spent many hours with the Lord in Adoration. She mainly prayed for her family but included anyone who needed prayers. She was committed to saying her daily rosary showing her great devotion to our Blessed Mother, who meant so much to her.

Survivors include her children, Father Stephen McCrate of Port Arthur; Cici Dishman and her husband, Bryan, of Beaumont; James McCrate and his wife, Capri, of Lumberton; and Jackie Thompson and her husband, Todd, of Houston; sister, Elvira "Baby" Arredondo; brother, Rey Gonzalez; grandchildren, Garrett Dishman and his wife, Jessica, Elyse Dishman, Olivia Conrad and her husband, Braeden, Reagan Thompson, Easton McCrate, Reese Thompson, and Gracen Hebert and her husband, Dade; great-grandchildren, Noah Dishman, Henry Conrad, Riley Dishman, Mary Grace Conrad, and Caroline Conrad.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jack McCrate; and brothers, Roy Gonzales and Frank "Pancho" Gonzalez.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, 6825 Gladys Avenue, Beaumont, Texas 77706 or Birthright of Beaumont, 2626 Calder Avenue Suite 201, Beaumont, Texas 77702.

A Rosary for Mrs. McCrate will be recited at 5:00 p.m. with a gathering of family and friends to follow until 7:00 p.m., Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Broussard's, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 27, 2025, at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, 6825 Gladys Avenue, Beaumont, with her interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Kumar, Baptist Hospital, Harbor Hospice, and her angel, Josie, for their care and compassion.