Mary Alice Chardin Cryer

Mary Alice Chardin-Cryer of Groves, Texas passed away peacefully on December 14, 2022, at the age of 91 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rene Sonnier, Sr. and Mary Sonnier-Romero; husband, Joseph “Buck” Chardin; sons, Larry Chardin, Ricky Chardin, Rene Chardin, Timothy Chardin, Sheldon Chardin; brother, Rene Sonnier, Jr.; sister, Gloria Lagruppe; and granddaughter Alicia Mills. She is survived by her daughters Dianne Osborne and husband Robert of Port Neches, Texas, Judy Ables and husband Joe of Austin, Texas, Betty Chardin of Groves, Texas, Mary Osborne and husband Roger of Warren, Texas, son David Chardin of Bastrop, Texas and sister Linda Wilson and husband Darrell of California. She is further survived by her 16 grandchildren, Brent, Terry, Tina, Dana, Jodie, Holly, Misty, Mercedes, Ricky, Christina, Sabrina, Brittney, Jessica, Kimberly, Crystal and Joshua, 27 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren.
Mary was born on October 4, 1931, in Port Arthur, Texas. Once married to Joseph “Buck” Chardin, they began a family. She was a devoted housewife, mother and grandmother who loved her family dearly. She was a faithful servant and member of Abundant Life Sanctuary in Groves, participating in many church activities. She was always up for an adventure and enjoyed traveling and spending time at the beach, but above all her greatest love was God and her family. We find comfort in knowing that she is with our Lord and Savior, and her spirit will now live on in our hearts as the strong and gracious woman we loved.
Matthew 25:21… “Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!”
Funeral services will take place on Monday, December 19, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. with the viewing from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Abundant Life Sanctuary in Groves, Texas and interment following at Greenlawn Cemetery. Family will conclude with a meal at Abundant Life Sanctuary.