Louella Fruge Ravencraft

Louelle Fruge Ravencraft

Louella Fruge Ravencraft, 102, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 10, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. 

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Father Antony Paulose. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park in Orange.

Visitation will begin prior to the service at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Arnaudville, Louisiana, on December 5, 1921, she was the daughter of Edmond Fruge and Zula Fruge (Gilbeaux). Louella led a life rich with experiences and connections, leaving behind fond memories for all who knew her. Throughout her career, Louella worked as a bank teller and made her mark in the shipyard during World War II. Known for her independent spirit and easy-going personality, she was a friend to everyone, and everyone loved her. In her leisure time, Louella had a passion for gardening, beading, quilting, and knitting. Her main craft was sewing. She also enjoyed hunting and fishing, activities that brought her closer to nature and offered her much joy. Louella's legacy will live on in the hearts of those who cherished her.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Jim Ravencraft; and sisters, Sylvia Moran, Mildred Leger, and Gloria Wade.

She is survived by her caregiver, Keith Lester and wife Angela; nieces, Sherry Lester and husband Thomas, Dr. Carol Morgan and husband Harold, and Cynthia Idom and husband Ron; and nephews, Larry Leger and wife Lucy, and Lonnie Leger and wife Phillis. 

Serving as pallbearers will be Chris Clark, Michael Hayes, Larry Leger, Lonnie Leger, Thomas Lester, and Ron Idom.