Wilma Jean (Jeanie) Casanova, 67, of Port Arthur passed away Monday, December 27, 2021. Jeanie was born on November 9, 1954, in Port Arthur, Texas to the late Roland Edward Smith and Jo Ann DeJean Smith. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Nederland. Jeanie was a loving wife, mother, and friend. She was dedicated to caring for her family, and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She was a private home health care provider for over 50 years. Jeanie is survived by her life partner of 27 years, Carl Young; Children, Lisa Rosenthal and Leah Casanova, Siblings; Julie Campbell, Loreli Abraham, Roland (Buz) Smith Jr, and Summer Jackson; grandchildren, Caleb Rosenthal, Andrew Rosenthal, Baylee Rosenthal, Rykyr Royer; Great Grand Child, Isabella Rosenthal; and numerous loving family members. She is preceded in death by her parents; and husband Eddie Casanova.
A celebration of life memorial service will be held Friday December 31st, 1:00 PM at Melancon’s Funeral Home in Nederland. Service will be conducted by Mr. Tony Pulliam with the Church of Christ of the Bolivar Peninsula.