Mary Louise

Chavis Darjean

Mary Louise Chavis Darjean 86, of Beaumont, TX; passed Dec. 04, 2025.

Services are Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, at St. Pius Catholic Church 5075 Bigner Rd. Beaumont, TX. Visitation will begin at 9AM until Funeral Mass at 10AM. Interment will be in Forst Lawn Cemetery Beaumont, TX.

Mary Louise Chavis Darjean was born on August 1, 1939, in Opelousas, Louisiana, to the late Louis Chavis and Valentine Richard Chavis. She was christened into the Catholic faith at an early age, a foundation that guided her throughout her life. Mary attended school in Opelousas, proudly graduating from Jones Clark High School in 1957 at the remarkable age of seventeen.

Mary later married the love of her life, Louis Darjean, and together they built a beautiful family. To this union, five children were born: Harold, Arnold, Donald, Pamela, and Ricky. When their daughter Pamela turned five, the family moved to Texas, where Mary continued her life of service and dedication.

A devoted employee of Beaumont ISD, Mary retired after an impressive forty years as a school bus driver. Her impact on students and families was far-reaching, and her warm spirit made her beloved by many. She was a faithful and active member of St. Pius X Catholic Church, where she served as a Eucharistic Minister and proudly participated in the Ladies of Auxiliary.

After retirement, Mary embraced life with joy and energy. She loved her time with the Jazzy Senior Citizens and was affectionately known in the community as the "Zydeco Queen." She and her husband won first place at the very first zydeco contest held at the Civic Center—an accomplishment she cherished and shared often.

Mary lived life boldly. She enjoyed riding motorcycles, dancing, cooking out, and bringing her family together both locally and back home in Louisiana. Family meant everything to her. Among her nieces and nephews, she was lovingly known as "Auntie Petite," a name that captured her spirited personality and the joy she brought to others.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Louis Chavis and Valentine Richard Chavis; her beloved husband, Louis Darjean; three sons, Harold Darjean, Arnold Darjean, and Ricky Darjean; and her great-grandson, Kaleb Daigle.

She leaves to cherish her beautiful legacy: her daughter, Pamela Darjean Herbert (Leroy); her son, Donald Darjean; her daughter-in-law, Dorene Turner; her bonus daughter, Rita Morris (Tyrone); seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; two godchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and dear friends.

Mary Louise Chavis Darjean lived a life full of love, faith, music, and family. Her presence was a blessing, her laughter unforgettable, and her legacy everlasting.

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