Charlotte Ann Sample Fruge

Charlotte Ann Sample Fruge, 68, of Port Arthur passed away August 20, 2012 at St. Marys Hospital in Port Arthur. She was born December 15, 1943 in Nacogdoches to the late John P. and Erma Lee Coates Sample. Charlotte was a retired first class welder for U. S. Steel.A funeral service will be held at Melancons Funeral Home in Nederland Thursday, August 23, 2012 at 3:00 p.m., Rev. Damon Scapin officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. prior to the funeral service.Charlotte is survived by her husband, Edward L. Fruge of Port Arthur daughters, Rebecca Wade and husband, Craig of Port Arthur, Robin Duhon and husband, Terry of Winnie, and Liz Tubbs of Port Arthur sons, Raymond Granger, Jr. and wife, Debbie of Orangefield, Rusty Granger and partner, Mark Ewy of Mesa, Arizona Ronnie Granger and wife Charolett of China stepson, Edward LaFosse and wife, Donna of Buna stepdaughters, Christine Mitchel and husband, James of Fields, Louisiana and Sandra Kay Fruge and husband, Mike of Vinton, Louisiana sisters, Pat Aranda of Fred and Johnnie Lee Rushing and husband, Ray of Humble and sisterinlaw, Ruth Fruge of Jasper grandchildren, David Wade and Devin , Stephanie Howard Newsum and Brian , Justin Scott Granger and Robin, JeremyShae Alan Granger, Skylyn Janice Granger, Katarina Aleece Parrish, Natalie Faith Granger, Jacob Aaron Tubbs, Josh LaFosse, Truett Chessher and Megan, and Nicole Roy greatgrandchildren, Mallory Ashlyn Howard, Harley Craigann Howard, Kennedee Paige WilsonWade, Noah Blake Halford, Makinze Chessher, and Spencer Reid Wade her precious dogs, Bonnie and Amy numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends and family. She is preceded in death by her parents son, Michael Scott Granger and brother, Jerry Leon Sample.In lieu of flowers a live plant is preferred, or make a contribution to someone in need.