Jessie Mae (Gaston) Foreman
Jessie Mae Foreman “Mamaw”, 94, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 17, 2017, in Beaumont, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 20, 2017, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Barry Bradley, of First Baptist Church. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Born in Orange, Texas on September 11, 1923, she was the daughter of Walter P. Gaston and Alice (Dodge) Gaston. Jessie was a proud member of the Bengal Guards at Orange High School. She was involved in various organizations such as The Rebekah Lodge Service Organization and The Lioness Club of Bridge City. She enjoyed making the funnel cakes at the annual carnival. Jessie cherished her family and friends. She liked going to the beach and enjoyed playing cards, dominos and games. She truly loved life and was adored by so many. She will be greatly missed by everyone that knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Alice Gaston; her loving husband, Harold Foreman; daughter, Debra LeBlanc; sister Mildred Whitman; and her brothers Wilmer P. Gaston, Walter T. Gaston, and Percy L. Gaston.
Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Carol Puckett, of Orange; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; Ronnie Puckett, Jr. and wife Gina and son, Cole; Alice Grimes and husband Jason, children, Carlee and Gunner; Katherine LeBlanc, children, Victoria and Justin; Glen LeBlanc and wife Robin, children, Jacob and Alexis; James LeBlanc; April LeBlanc, children, Andrea, Joseph and Michael; Sheena LeBlanc, Joshua LeBlanc, and Aaron LeBlanc; sister, Betty Jo Lormand; sister-in-law Ruth Polley; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other loving family.
Serving as pallbearers will be Randy Powell, Rodney Powell, Ronnie Flitcraft, Ronnie Puckett, Jr., Jason Grimes, Glen LeBlanc, Josh LeBlanc, Aaron LeBlanc, Cole Puckett, and Gunner Grimes. Honorary pallbearer is Butch Gaston.
In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Texas Lions Camp at 4100 San Antonio Hwy, Kerrville, TX 78028.
Condolences
Robert Leblanc Sr.
January 4, 2023
I am robert glen of the family of leblanc father of kathy leblanc robert glen jr , april leblanc. james alexander leblanc. joshua leblanc, sheena leblanc, aaron cody leblanc and uncle to alice and ronnie ex-husband of debra forman leblanc, ex son-in-law to jessie foreman she was a exellent mother-in-law and i will miss her. Carol i am sorry for your lost peace and love to you always robert
Robert Leblanc Sr.
January 4, 2023
Robert Leblanc Sr. lit a candle in memory of Jessie Mae Foreman
Katherine Leblanc
October 20, 2017
I remember alot about being at mamaws she taught me so much and i remember being able to dust her knickknacks everytime i was there I love you mamaw and will miss you so much. Thank you for everything that you have done for me.
Butch Gaston
October 19, 2017
I remember the many times when I was a kid we visited Aunt Jessie and Uncle Harold's house. I remember
the long gravel driveway,
Uncle Harold's big black car,
playing with my cars on the concrete steps outside their house,
climbing the smooth branches of their trees while everyone sat talking underneath on those metal outdoor chairs,
playing softball in their backyard (and watching Dad kill that black snake with the bat!)
the ceramic knick-knacks on her kitchen shelves,
and finally being old enough to play Yahtzee at their kitchen table.
I love our family. I love you Aunt Jessie!
Gail Holderbein
October 19, 2017
Gail Holderbein lit a candle in memory of Jessie Mae Foreman
James Leblanc
October 19, 2017
I remember when I used to spend the night at mammaw's house she would make breakfast and there was always coffee and her fig perseveres.l love you mammaw and I will miss you so much.
Glen Leblanc
October 18, 2017
Glen LeBlanc lit a candle in memory of Jessie Mae Foreman
Carol
October 18, 2017
Carol lit a candle in memory of Jessie Mae Foreman
Alice Puckett Grimes
October 18, 2017
Alice Puckett Grimes lit a candle in memory of Jessie Mae Foreman