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.
Condolences
Pat Quotyour Babyquot Newsome
December 22, 2010
Babe, I will always love you and miss you. I know you are at peace now. We had s many good times together, and way too many bad times because of your health. But I was always there for you, and you were always there for me through everything. You will be missed way more than you ever thought possible. Sandra and all of your family has been yhe greatest help and strength to me in losing you. Rest in peace and know I will see you when my time comes. All my love, your Baby. I love you.
Sandra
December 21, 2010
Mom, I will miss you so much. You are at peace now and happy. Tell Daddy and everyone with you that I love them all too. I have learned thing from you that have made me the strong woman I am.You will always be in my heart. I love you Mom.
Candy And Mike Smith
December 21, 2010
Aunt Rachel,You were my 2nd mom, and I cherish all the talks we had even though I wasnt there in town. Still sleeping on our pillowcases you embroidered for us, the red and white afghan you crocheted, I use when were freezing here in Michigan. But, I cant make your steak,rice, and gravy yet I loved hearing you say quotHey Babyquot when I would call you. I will dearly miss you with all my heart.. Tell Dad,Uncle Willie,Grandma,DeDee, hi and you guys save a spot for the rest of us...Pat, stay strong and God Bless you for taking care of Aunt Rachel for all these years. She loved you very much....were here for you....Willie Jr, Bobby, Sandra, Michael, Terry, you all were very Blessed to have Aunt Rachel as your mom, and my heart goes out to yall in this time..I know Aunt Rachel loved yall and always kept yall in her prayers..Im sorry I cant be there to comfort each one of you, but I am there in spirit ....
Willie Moore Jr
December 21, 2010
I will miss you mom. more than ever. I am the luckiest man in the world. I had you foe my mom. you always there for me. I am trying to be strong. but we had 67 years of talking and being there for each other.all of my memories of you are beautiful memories. I will always remember all the lessons in life that you tought me, I am the man that I am because of you. your kindness and understaning . as long as I live you will always be in my heart. I love you mom.
Trey
December 20, 2010
Love you Aunt Rachel.....you will be missed
Corey Firmin
December 20, 2010
Thank you. for 25 years as the mother in law anyone could ever ask for I will miss you and I will never forget you Love Corey
Mandi Moore Sherburne
December 20, 2010
I love you gramma. you will always have a special place in my heart. I will never forget all the great times we have had together i will cherish the memories forever. Rest In Peace till the day we meet again, i will pray for you always. Here is a poem for you gramma.To Those I Love and Those Who Love MEWhen i am gone, release and let me goI have so many things i want to see and doYou mustnt tie yourself to me with your tearsBe happy that we had so many yearsI gave to you my loveYou can only guess how much you gave to me in happinessI thank you for the love you each have shownBut now its time i traveled aloneSo grieve awhile for me, if grieve you mustThen let your grief be comforted by trustIts only for a time that we must partSo bless the memories within your heartI wont be far away, for life goes onSo if you need me call and i will comeThough you cant see or touch me, ill be nearAnd if you listen with your heart, youll hearAll my love around you, soft and cleanAnd then when you must come this wayIll greet you with a smile and say:WELCOME HOMElove you gramma
Kori Firmin
December 20, 2010
I love you grandma...
Charlotte Jackson
December 20, 2010
When you meet someone like Rachel, with a genuine quotrealnessquot about themself, you feel comfortable from day one. She and Pat welcomed me into their home, their lives and into their hearts in which I will never forget. No matter what path life took us, I always knew if I called, I would hear a smilie in her voice or if I came to visit, Id be welcomed. In spite of obstacles along the journey, she loved life. I thank God for memories I have of her, especially with my son Christopher and his cousin Kori Kay. Even though they were youngest of her grandchildren, you would have thought they were her firstborn grandbabies by the love she had for them.My prayers are for total healing and restoration within the family.