Mary Louise Thomas 80, of Beaumont, TX; passed Jan. 13, 2025.

Services are Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at Cathedral of Faith Baptist Church 3755 Fannett Rd. Beaumont, TX. Funeral will begin at 10AM. Interment will be in Magnolia Cemetery Beaumont, TX.

Mary was born to the union of Murphy and Doraphine Zachary on July 30, 1944, in Port Barre, La.

Mary attended public school in Hardin Jefferson School District, she attended Hardin Jefferson High school, where she played basketball.

She retired from B.I.S.D, where she served as crossing guard. She enjoyed assisting the children and waving good morning to those passing by and parents. She was loved by co-workers, staff, students and her special grandchildren Yohao and David.

Because of her nurturing personality she earned the name Mama LeeLee. She never met a stranger. She had an open door for many, making them feel welcome and loved. It was hard to be sad when you were in her presence, she made you smile and laugh, she was a joy to be around.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, her son, Paul Thomas; brothers, Phillip Zachary, Joseph Lee Zachary, Steven Zachary, Joseph Allen Zachary, Elton John Zachary, and Joseph Morris Zachary; sister, Ella Mae Ellis and niece, Brenda Roberts.

Her memories will live on with her children, Sara Walker(Laurence), Betty Rigsby(JaRoy), Lana LaBeaux(Larry), Kayshala Thomas, Tasha Reed, Trina Semien, Earnest Thomas(Jovita),  Danny Muhammad(Eugenia) Patrick Thomas; brother Harry Zachary,  15 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews and 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