Lucille LaBure

Lucille LaBure, 91, a cherished member of her community and an esteemed bookkeeper, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025, in Port Arthur, Texas. Born on September 20,1933, in Port Arthur, she dedicated her life to her family, career, and her vibrant community.

Lucille graduated from Bishop Byrne Catholic High School in 1953. She had a long and rewarding career as a bookkeeper for Bobby’s License Services & Taxes, working alongside her sister-in-law, Alberta Droddy, where she was known for her meticulous attention to detail and dedication to her work. Her professional life was paralleled by her active engagement in the community, particularly as a devoted parishioner of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. In 2021, she became a resident of Bonne Vie in Port Arthur, Texas, a transition that allowed her to embrace new friendships and experiences.

An enthusiastic participant in local activities, Lucille delighted in playing games such as Uno, Poker, and Bingo, bringing joy and laughter to those who joined her. She was especially proud of the crafts she created, which reflected her creativity and artistic spirit. Additionally, Lucille looked forward to bus trips for lunch and visits to casinos, where she enjoyed the company of friends and fellow residents. She loved the residents and staff of Bonne Vie. She was delighted to deliver mail to the resident’s and became known as the mail carrier of Bonne Vie. She was extremely proud when she was appointed the role of Resident President, where she represented the residents of Bonne Vie.

Lucille is remembered fondly by her loving family. She is survived by her sons, Kevin LaBure and his wife Shannon, of Canyon Lake, Texas, and Troy LaBure and his wife Bridgette, of Nederland, Texas. She also leaves behind her daughter, Stacie LaBure Roccaforte and her husband Mike, of Conroe, Texas, along with her sister-in-law, Alberta Droddy of Groves, Texas. Blessed with a large family, Lucille is survived by several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends who will miss her dearly.

Lucille was preceded in death by her parents, Alex and Grace Vallow, her spouse, Ellray LaBure, and her son, Keith LaBure. Her memory will live on through the love and support she provided to her family and friends throughout her life. As we celebrate her legacy, we remember Lucille LaBure as a woman of kindness, creativity, and unwavering devotion to her family and community.

The family would like to extend their gratitude and appreciation to the staff and residents of Bonne Vie for their love and support to Lucille.

The family will be receiving friends from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m., with a Rosary to be recited at 10:00 a.m., followed by A Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Immaculate Conception - St.Peter The Apostle Catholic Church located at 4100 Lincoln Ave., Groves, Texas 77619. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Nederland.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at stjude.org.