Anna Louise Kleinpeter

Anna Louise Kleinpeter of Groves, Texas passed away on August 8, 2012 at the age of 80 following a long battle with lung disease. A gathering of family and friends will be held Saturday, August 11, 2012 from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 p.m. at Levingston Funeral Home in Port Neches with funeral service immediately to follow. Ann was born in Lincoln, Arkansas on November 15, 1931 to George and Bertha Waller, one of 11 children. Ann had many jobs and interests throughout her life, but she will be best remembered as being an excellent cook, and accomplished seamstress and a passionate gardener. She was also an avid reader, loved to learn, and loved to pass her knowledge to others. She was an ardent supporter of the PNG Band, a Girl Scout leader and was the first woman on the Round Table Committee in area Boy Scouts, and for many years she made the desserts for the Wednesday Night Live at her church, the United Methodist Temple in Port Arthur. She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers Alvin Waller and Kenneth Waller; and sisters Lola Louvier, Gladys Bushaw, Georgie Thompson, Viola Brandenburg, and Marella Cumby. She is survived by her three remaining sisters Marie Jones, Pauline Reed and Treasel Ward; daughter Debbie Kurtz of Nederland, son David Earl DeRoche and wife Debbie of Nederland, son Steven Carl DeRoche and wife Molly of Nederland, and daughter Nanette Hayles of Port Neches; grandchildren Emily DeRoche, Rachel DeRoche, Crystal Hancock, Ian Hayles, Sherylen Tate, Little David DeRoche, Michael DeRoche, and Sarah Sheffield; and nine great-grandchildren. Heartfelt thanks from the family go out to Home Away From Home, especially Megan and Gina, for all the love and care they gave to Ann in her final days. The family would also like to thank Anna, Wayne and the other team members from Odyssey Hospice for making this difficult time bearable, and Ann's many friends, nieces and nephews for their faithfulness, love and prayers. Memorial contributions in Ann's name may be made to Bound For The Pound (through Spurlock Road Veterinary Clinic) or the Groves Public Library.