Philomena E. deValcourt Bourg April 5,1918 January 31,2013 She was preceded in death by husband, Carl Bourg, Sr., son, WilliamBill Charles Bourg, son in law, Ed St.James, parents, William Joseph deValcourt and Estelle Smith deValcourt, and 12 brothers and sisters. She is survived by 3 children, Carl Bourg Jr. and Cathy, Pat St. James, and Beth and Roger Durham. Additionally, she is survived by 8 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews who lovingly knew her as Aunt Phil. Philomena was born in Sunset, LA and moved to Port Arthur in 1941 and she worked at Kress store on Proctor Street. She was a homemaker and enjoyed tending her yard and gardens and had many plants that represented family members and friends when they bloomed. She loved family genealogy and in the 1960s she worked with legislators to improve conditions in State Schools for the mentally challenged. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church and sang in the choir for many years.Visitation will be Tuesday, February 5, 2013, from 57 pm with a rosary at 6pm, at Melancons Funeral Home in Nederland, TX. A mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 11:00 am at St. James Catholic Church in Port Arthur, TX, Father Coon, celebrant. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery in Port Arthur, TX. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society andor St. James Catholic Church, Gulfway Drive, Port Arthur, TX 77642.
Condolences
Greg De Valcourt
February 6, 2013
I am sorry to hear about Aunt Phil,I will miss her at the family reunions that she so dearly loved. She was always so happy to see us there. She was very proud of her family history and loved to share stories about growing up on the farm in Sunset, LA.
Vickie Steve Tesmer
February 5, 2013
We are sad to lose the last of the deValcourt siblings. But grateful to have known Aunt Phil, a gracious and kind lady.
Jacob Karen Holzknecht
February 5, 2013
Family and Friends, we are very sorry for the loss of your very loved Aunt Phil. She will be dearly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Becca Richardson
February 4, 2013
Although we will miss sweet Aunt Phils beautiful face, we celebrate her place with Jesus, and her joyful reunion with all those who went before her. Our love to your family during this time of loss.
Steve Deb Devalcourt
February 4, 2013
Dear Family,So sorry to hear of Aunt Phils passing. She was such a historian and was a wonderful conservative in every sense of the word.I sure enjoyed talking to her and she had such a presence about her that many times I was in awe of her.I know she will be sorely missed.Love to All,Steve Deb
Clyde Maxine Mcmanus
February 2, 2013
Sorry to hear of Aunt Phils passing.