Kathy VanMeter

Kathy VanMeter

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Mar

1

Funeral service

2:30 p.m.

Broussard’s Mortuary Major Dr.

1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont, TX 77713

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Mar

1

Interment

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

4955 Pine St, Beaumont, TX 77703

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Kathy VanMeter Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Broussard's Mortuary - Major Drive on Feb. 26, 2026.
Kathy Linder VanMeter, 71, of Lumberton, died Tuesday, February 24, 2026. She was born on July 3, 1954, to Barbara Ewing Linder and Theodore Linder, in Austin.

A gathering of Mrs. VanMeter's family and friends will begin at 12:30 p.m. with her funeral service at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Broussard's, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. Her interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

1

Funeral service

2:30 p.m.

Broussard’s Mortuary Major Dr.

1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont, TX 77713

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

1

Interment

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

4955 Pine St, Beaumont, TX 77703

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.