Rachel Joye Whitmeyer

Rachel Joye Whitmeyer, 92, of Bevil Oaks, died Friday, May 10, 2024, surrounded by her four daughters. She was born July 20, 1931, to Jesse Karrel Waller, Sr. and Jacy Irene Waller, in Neuville, Texas.
Rachel and Jim were some of the first to build a home in Bevil Oaks and were Charter Members of First Baptist Church of Bevil Oaks where they were active members for many years.
Survivors include her daughters, Amy Olsen (John) and Kim Palculict of Bevil Oaks, Joy Bess (Kyle) and Sue Jones (Luke) of Pinewood; grandchildren, Cari Peters (Robert), Chad Adams, Evan Adams (Rachel), Laurel Castle (Jared), Kent Palculict, Blake Palculict (Meagan), Erin Palculict, Jacy Bickham (Micah), Cody Bess (Jessica), Emily Ervin (Jared), Hunter Jones, and Andrea Pruitt (Josh); and eighteen great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Jim Whitmeyer; her parents; and her brother, Jesse Karrel Waller, Jr.
Special thanks to Gentiva Hospice, Victor, Margo, and Crystal. Also, to our amazing caretakers, Adaluz LaCaya and Lucy Wilson.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Bevil Oaks, 7725 Sweetgum Road, Beaumont, Texas 77713 or the Alzheimer's Association, 6055 South Loop East, Houston, Texas 77087.
A gathering of Mrs. Whitmeyer's family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Broussard's, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. Her funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Broussard's, with her interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont, officiated by John Bickham, Robert Ring, and Kyle Bess.