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Barbara LaCour Wallace August 20, 1933 - July 16, 2017

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Barbara LaCour WallaceAugust 20, 1933 - July 16, 2017

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Celebrating the Life of

Barbara LaCour WallaceThursday, July 20, 2017 10:00 a.m.

Broussard’s Chapel Beaumont, Texas

Prelude Mama Liked the Roses Elvis Presley

Opening Prayer Pastor BethEveryone is invited to hold hands as we pray together

Hymn There is a Balm in Gilead Responsive Reading (Based on John 14: 1-6)Leader: Jesus said, “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me.” People: We believe in Jesus Christ, whose resurrection gives us eternal life. Leader: Jesus said with blessed assurance, “In my Father’s house, there are many dwelling places.”People: Dwelling places prepared for us, children of God. Leader: Jesus promised, “If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you there myself, so that where I am, there you may be also.”People: We give thanks for the promise that when it is time for us to leave our earthly lives, Jesus carries us home to be with God. Leader: Jesus said, “You know the way to the place where I am going, but Thomas had doubts:People: “Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?”Leader: Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life.”People: We gather today to celebrate life and to bear witness to the resurrection. Thanks be to God!

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ReflectionsEveryone is invited to share personal remembrances of Barbara.

Scripture Psalm 66: 1,4 Shea Loe Matthew 22:37-39 Krystle Ramsey Matthew 5:1-12 Rhonda Cameron Meditation Pastor Beth

Hymn Just as I Am

The Lord’s Supper Everyone is invited to come forward to receive Communion. Those unable to come forward will be served at their seat. If you do not wish to share in the Lord’s Supper, you may still come forward for a blessing.

The Lord’s Prayer

Benediction Pastor Beth

Postlude If You Get There Before I Do Colin Ray

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Barbara LaCour Wallace, 83, of Beaumont, died Sunday, July 16, 2017. She is survived by Linn Wallace; her husband of almost 65 years. Barbara was born on August 20, 1933 to Gladys Williams and Webster LaCour.

Barbara is also survived by her brother, her three children and their families: Donald Joseph LaCour and his wife Jimmie Lee LaCour. Barbara and Linn’s children: Dinah Smith and husband Tommy Smith, Susan Rodgers and her husband Stan Rodgers and Bert Wallace and his partner James Bland. Barbara was blessed by 5 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. In order of age the grandchildren are: Ann Payton, Rhonda Cameron and her husband Trent

Cameron; Russell Glenn Ramsey II and his wife Susie Ramsey; Drew Aaron Smith and Alex Ramsey and his wife Krystle Ramsey. Great grandchildren in order of age are: Shea Loe and her husband, Lucas Loe; Nick Payton, Nolan Payton, Anthony Hart, Kayleigh Renee’ Smith, “JJ” Payton, Tad Payton, Russell Glenn Ramsey III and Madison Grace Ramsey. Her Great-great grandchild is Miya Loe. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Gladys and Webster LaCour; sister Joyce Marie Perricone and son-in-law, Russell G Ramsey. The list of numerous surviving nieces, nephews, cousins and other family is long and rich.

Living each day to its fullest; taking joy in all of God’s gifts she was a faithful Christian, devoted wife and partner in marriage and loving Mother who dedicated her life to her faith, husband and family. Her school years were filled with accomplishments, cheerleading and numerous awards. She met her husband during these years; Linn a football player and Barbara a cheerleader. Her happiest moments were in the company of family and friends. Barbara worked for Camp Fire Girls, Fox Photo, Ambassador and Hallmark Cards; earning awards of excellence in her significant contributions to all. Barbara and Linn were members of Northwood Christian Church for 50 years. After transfer of membership; Barbara and Linn served First Christian Church as active members for the last 10 years of her life. Barbara’s avocation was quilting. A 4th generation quilter she created over 150 quilts in her lifetime; many of them earning top awards at shows. She was a perfectionist in her craft and found great joy in artistically crafting these works of beauty. Her friends in the Golden Triangle Quilt Guild were extremely dear to her and their times together some of her fondest.

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Please sign Mrs. Wallace’s guest book and share your memories at www.broussards1889.com

PallbearersAlex Ramsey

Russell Glenn Ramsey IIDarin LaCour

Keith WaggonerDavid Newcomb

Gary BrownMarty Valdez

IntermentForest Lawn Memorial Park

Beaumont, Texas

Memorial ContributionsFirst Christian Church of Beaumont

5290 North Caldwood DriveBeaumont, Texas 77707

~The Church of Your Choice