Elma “Jean” Wohner went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 16, 2021. She was born August 30, 1940, in Eunice, Louisiana to Allen and Elberta Ledoux. Most people only have one birthday. Jean was so special she found out later in life she had two birthdays and was actually born on September 6, 1940.
A faithful member of Faith Tabernacle since August 1972 she was very active in fundraising. She was known for her cajun dishes. Her love of cooking spilled over to her son who owns a local restaurant, Bobby’s Homestyle Cooking in Nederland, Texas. She was a seamstress all of her adult life and was a local business owner offering alteration services in the Nederland area. She taught this skill to two of her granddaughters. In all of her activities and hobbies she was doting and loving mother to her three children.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 63 years Robert “Bob” Wohner of Nederland. Her daughter, Cindy Drawhorn and her husband, Paul of Groves, TX. Her two sons, James Wohner of Nederland, TX and Bobby Wohner and his wife, Terri of Groves, TX; Her 3 sisters, Geraldine Robin of Eunice, LA; Kathleen Bunnell of Tuscaloosa, AL; Becky Washburn of Brookeland, TX; one brother, Don Terry of Lafayette, LA; six grandchildren, Brittany Terrier of Nederland, TX; Lindie Looper and husband, John of Stuttgart, AR; Ryan Wohner and wife, Jessica of Mobile, AL; Bobby Joe Vera, Jr of Austin, TX; Ashely Britt and husband, Anthony of Lumberton, TX; and Lauren Modisette of West Monroe, LA; and 11 great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
Jean is preceded in death by her mother, Elberta Pugh; father, Allen Ledoux; stepmother, Bea Ledoux; and brother, James Lackey; brother-in-laws, Tommy Robin, Jim Bunnell and Ronnie Washburn.
The family would like to thank the staff at Gulf Health Care, Oak Grove Nursing Home, and Harbor Hospice for all of their care over the last two and half years.
A gathering of family and friends will be held Friday, July 23, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., with the Celebration of Jean’s Life to begin at 1:00 p.m., at Faith Tabernacle Apostolic Church; 10169 Memorial Blvd., Port Arthur, Texas 77640. Interment will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 24, 2021, at Fellowship Cemetery in Warren, Texas.
Serving as pallbearers John Looper, Nathan Terrier, Ryan Wohner, Danny Paul Terrier, Colton Looper, Dylan Juneau, Brendan Broussard and Jackson Looper. Serving as honorary pallbearer is Peyton Looper.