Joni Gayle Pate

Joni Gayle Pate, 57, of Groves, Texas passed away Friday, April 24, 2015 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Joni was born June 24, 1957 in Port Arthur, Texas to Johnny Gene Hebert and Sue Patterson Hebert. She was a lifelong area resident and member of United Christian Fellowship in Port Neches. She was preceded in death by her mother, Sue Patterson Hebert. Survivors include her husband, Herman Wayne Pate of Groves, TX; father, Gene Hebert and Linda Hargrove of Deer Park, TX; two daughters, Delena Aaron and David Gonzales of Beaumont, TX and Ashley Nicole Pate of Groves, TX; two sons, Christopher Thames and Billy Pate both of Groves, TX; two sisters, Paula Faulk and husband Randy of Port Arthur, TX, Dene Zapatochny and husband Nick of Livingston, TX; brother, Johnny Hebert of Port Neches, TX; two grandchildren, Kinzley Pate and Kaydence Thames; and nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 2, 2015 at United Christian Fellowship, 1613 Welch Avenue, Port Neches, Texas with Reverend John Morgan officiating.