On August fifth, God chose another angel for His choir, Laura Ann “LaLa” Frederick, 53 of Mauriceville.
A gathering of family and friends will be 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday August 8, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. A Memorial Service will begin at 7:00 p.m. Reverend Kevin Brown, pastor of First Baptist Church in Mauriceville, will officiate.
A second Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 9, 2013, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Beaumont with Father Jack Leighton officiating.
Born in Port Arthur on March 28, 1960, Laura was the daughter of Billy and Darlene (Richard) Knight. Laura was a 1978 graduate of Bridge City High School. She was a member of the AQHA and an active member of the Episcopal Church for many years. Laura loved to garden, her “fur” children, her horses and especially her grandchildren. Laura was very proud of her Cajun heritage and loved Cajun music. She was a caregiver to everyone, a true blessing to this world.
Preceded in death by her father, Billy Knight, Laura is survived by her husband, Wayne Frederick of Mauriceville; mother, Darlene Knight of Port Arthur; son, Bret Tibbetts and wife, Brittany of Mauriceville; daughter, Kelli Tibbetts of Port Arthur; step-sons, Wayne Allen Frederick of Mauriceville, Wade Alan Frederick and wife, Pam of Bullard and Gary Duane Frederick and wife, Melissa of Pflugerville; and step-daughter, Nicole Byrd and husband, Alan Walton of Colmesneil.
She is also survived by her grandchildren, Audrey Plock of Nederland, Austin Schelper and Kaleigh Adams of Mauriceville, Mason and Taylor Frederick of Bullard, Andrew and Samantha Byrd of Colmesneil, Katelyn and Korbin Frederick of Pflugerville; one great-grandchild, Aurora Frederick; brother, Lewis Knight and wife, Linda of Kingwood; and sister, Susan Byrom and husband, Tim of Beaumont.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73123, Women and Children’s Shelter of Southeast Texas, P.O. Box 6606, Beaumont, Texas 77725 or St. Luke’s Foundation, MSC900, P.O. Box 4332, Houston, Texas 77210.
Condolences
Janie Stanley
August 12, 2013
I am so very sorry for your loss . I know that the arms of our heavenly father will hold you all in this time of sorrow. Thoughts and Prayers for you Wayne
Rosemary Hodgkinson
August 10, 2013
So sorry to hear of the death of your beautiful Laura. Keep her memory in your heart forever. Always, Rosemary, Charles and Shon Hodgkinson
Sheila White
August 9, 2013
My thought and prayers are with you all. God Bless Sheila White
Margie Gurganious
August 9, 2013
My Prayers and Thought are with you all during this time, God Bless you all. Margie Gurganious Buranakitipinyo
Faith Whitford
August 9, 2013
Laura was such a sweet lady. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all. May God be with you. Love Guy and Faith Whitford
Sherrill Mccomber
August 8, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Laura was a very sweet and loving person and I know she will be greatly missed. Our family has very fond memories of her from St. George's. May God Bless you and comfort your family. The McComber Family
Vickie Humble Foxworth
August 8, 2013
Although I didn't know Laura I've known the Frederick family for many many years. My heart goes out to everyone involved in the lost of her. God Bless you Wayne and all your family members. With caring thoughts for all. Vickie (Humble) Foxworth
Denise Cluelow
August 8, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. Laura will be greatly missed by all of us. We will always remember the great times we shared at St. George's and with all the kids. I was just remembering the great dinner show the youth put on to raise funds for a youth trip to Austin and how much fun we all had helping Laura, the great organizer, get it all pulled together. We will pray that the Lord will comfort and heal your hearts. God Bless you all!
Cheryl Schexnider
August 7, 2013
Cheryl Schexnider lit a candle in memory of Laura Ann “LaLa” Frederick
Michele Harris
August 7, 2013
Oh, my dear Laura! How you will be missed! I promise to stay in touch with your mom, Bret and Kelli, and Wayne! I know God has called you home, but it is definitely difficult without you. My heart is with you and all the memories we share. Love you!
Anonymous
August 7, 2013
Secret Garden Basket was purchased for the family of Laura Ann “LaLa” Frederick.
Reggie Christian
August 7, 2013
Wayne, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayer's go out to you and all of the family at this time of deep sorrow. May God bless you all.Reggie and Linda Christian
Larry Goober Patterson
August 7, 2013
Larry Goober Patterson lit a candle in memory of Laura Ann “LaLa” Frederick
Larry Goober Patterson
August 7, 2013
my thoughts and prayers go out to the family.godbless you all in this time of sorrow.love larry ( goober ) Patterson....
Lynell Mcdonald
August 6, 2013
Brett and Kellie, we are so sorry to hear about your Mom. Our thoughts will be with you and your families as you go through the days and weeks to come. We will keep you both in our prayers, with love, Johnny and Lynell McDonald
Melissa Flanigan Kirksey
August 6, 2013
gary i'm very sorry to hear of your step mothers passing may god be with all of you in such a sad time. melissa flanigan kirksey
Philip & Martha Murphy
August 6, 2013
We were blessed to have had the opportunity to meet and spend time with Laura a few weeks ago. She was such an angel, she loved her family dearly and was so full of life. Philip throughly enjoyed taking Laura & Wayne on a scalloping trip to Port St Joe Bay and told me the day was priceless. Our thoughts and prayers are with Wayne, the family, and friends. Always in our hearts.......The Murphy's....Philip, Martha, Jennifer, & Julie
Sherri Hardesty
August 6, 2013
Sherri Hardesty lit a candle in memory of Laura Ann “LaLa” Frederick
Dana Archibald
August 6, 2013
A TRULY sad day........Laura was a real angle (both here on earth and now in heaven). She was the support behind the strong man (Wayne) that she adored, a helping hand at JCAD whenever she was needed, and a smile so sweet that you couldn't help but love her. My deepest sympathy to the family. Words cannot begin to bring comfort to those who loved her NOR do they do her justice by explaining all she contributed to this community and this world. You will be missed my friend. Dana and Tony