Mary Helen Boudreaux, 89, of Nederland, TX, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2016. Mary Helen was born May 29, 1927 in Abbeville, LA to the late Robert and Edna Sons. Mary Helen graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and was a majorette in the marching band. She was a machine operator for Texaco Oil Refinery. After retirement from Texaco, Mary Helen worked at Couch’s Jewelry and S & M Bargain City. Mary Helen was a long-time member of the Lillies of the Field prayer group – whom she considered part of her extended family.
She is survived by her children, Michael John Boudreaux and wife, Carmen of League City, TX; Jerry Boudreaux and wife, Patti, of Nederland, TX; Mary Ann Guidry and husband, Paul, of Houston, TX; Angela Wiggins and husband, Daniel, of Port Neches, TX; brothers, Ronald Sons of Port Arthur, TX, Carroll Sons of Bridge City, TX; sister, Deannie Castille of Groves, TX; grandchildren, Dwayne Boudreaux, Bradley Boudreaux, Lacye Boudreaux, Scott Boudreaux, Jeremy Guidry, Eryn Guidry, Kim Guidry, Danielle Wiggins, Austin Wiggins and great grandchildren, Coleton Boudreaux, Haley Boudreaux, Dylan Guidry, Liam Stinson and numerous nieces, nephews, family and many close friends. Mary Helen is preceded in death by her parents and late husband of 62 years, Gerald J. Boudreaux, Sr.
There will be a gathering of family and friends on Friday, August 19, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a rosary at 6:00 p.m. at Melancon’s Funeral Home in Nederland, TX. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, August 20, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Port Arthur, TX with entombment to follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches, TX.
We the family want to thank the doctors and medical staff of Mid-Jefferson Extended Care for the care and compassion shown to our mom.
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