Ethel

August

Ethel August 90 of Beaumont, TX; passed Mar. 26, 2026.

Services are Saturday, Apr. 11, 2026, at St. Pius Catholic Church 5075 Bigner Rd. Beaumont, TX. Visitation will begin at 8AM until Funeral Mass at 10AM. Interment will be in Green Lawn Cemetery Beaumont, TX.

Ethel Lee Odom august was born in Walker, Louisiana to the union of Fred and Lee Etta Clay Odom in December of 1935. At the age of 2 years old the family relocated to Beaumont Texas where she resided for 88 years. Ethel was baptized at an early age at Starlight Missionary Baptist Church upon the acceptance of Jesus Christ.

Ethel attended public school at Carrol Street and attended Charlton Pollard High Scholl graduating in 1954. Ethel married the love of her life Joseph A. August Sr. November 20th, 1954. To this union 2 children were born, Joseph Jr, and Joan C. August.

She later after marriage she was faithful to St. Pius X Catholic Church uniting with Catholic Daughters, and Ladies Axillaries and sing with the Church Mass Choir.

Ethel was employed at Monsignor Kelly High School working in departments of dietary and maintenance for many years. Later Ethel because of caring heart she would prioritize providing care for her mother and Father in their senior years. Also, Ethel volunteer at Grannd Pines Senior Living Facility providing food those living within the campus. Ethel fed the marginalized and needed in her neighborhood where she was much revered.

Ethel enjoyed traveling with her husband over the country once traveling from Texas to Seattle Washington, often camping out up at Lake Livingston, Rollover Pass, and beaches down the coast. She enjoyed reading, doing word search, and was passionate about her favorite soaps, often sharing with her much beloved brother James Odom about what happened in the latest episode.

Ethel was preceded in death by her parents: Fred Odom Sr, Lee Etta Clay Odom, brothers: Murray, Fred Jr, Lawrence, Matthew, and sister: Sarah Turner, Husband: Joseph August Sr, Son: Joseph A. August Jr.

She leaves to cherish her legacy Daught Joan August McGriff {Eddie} Beaumont, brother James A. Odom (Betty) of Seattle Washington. Seven Grandchildren, Nikki Tezeno, Darrick McGriff, Torry Phillips, Kindle McGriff, Andrus Fisher, Sheerueka Clark, and Charkarol Hoffpauir. Also, 18 great kids, six great-great grandchildren and host of relatives, nieces, nephews, and close friends.

Proctor's Mortuary - Beaumont, is in charge of final arrangements, 3522 Washington Blvd. Beaumont, TX. 77705 (409) 840-2022.The guest book can be signed; words of comfort and condolences for the family can be left at www.proctorsmortuary.com