Rachel Gallier Newsome

Rachel Gallier Moore Newsome, 84, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, was born March 9, 1926 in Beaumont to the late Dennis Gallier Sr., and Frankie Esclavon Gallier. Rachel lived 19 years in Port Neches until moving to Lake Charles 5 years ago. She was an avid bowler. Rachel was city secretary and two time City Champ for Port Arthur back in the 6039s. She worked at Gateway and Village Bowling Lanes in Beaumont, also Park Central and Port Arthur Bowling Alley in Port Arthur. Rachel was a member of the Eagles 116 in Beaumont, and was president several times. Her last office was secretary which she held for several years. She attended several conventions all over the state of Texas. Rachel loved to Crochet, and was known for her Afghans. She was also known for her steak, rice and gravy with potato salad. Her nieces loved her cooking. Liver and onions was also a favorite by some. Mom will be missed.Rachel was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Dennis Gallier Jr., her husband Willie Moore Sr., and her grandson William Thomas Conway. She is survived by her husband, Pat Newsome of Lake Charles, Louisiana three sons, Willie Moore Jr. of Channelview, Robert Moore and his wife Sonja of Bridge City, and Michael Moore of Palestine two daughters, Sandra Firmin and her husband Corey of Beaumont, and Teresa Knight and her husband Fletcher of Kingsland one sister, Dene Dorsett of Houston also fourteen grandchildren, and twelve great grandchildren.Funeral services for Rachel will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at Melancon39s Funeral Home, 1605 Avenue H, in Nederland with Rev.Hasty officiating, with interment to follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches. A gathering of the family and friends will be from 2 to 8 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.