Vivian Bernice Escagne

1941 ∼ 2021

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Vivian Bernice Escagne, 79, of Port Neches passed away in the early morning hours on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

Vivian was born on October 27, 1941 in Port Arthur to parents Lula (Wyatt) and Claude Adams. She was a resident of Port Arthur and Port Neches for many years. She retired from DuPont Nordel in Beaumont as an Accounting Clerk after 30+ years of employment. She was a well-recognized and respected local artist (favorite medium watercolor painting) and art teacher in the area and later opened and operated her own shop, Viv E’s Art and Accents, in Nederland, Texas. She had a deep-rooted passion for the arts, loved collaborating with others, and continued teaching children, teens, and adults for many years. Many of her students pursued their talents into their high school and college years with several going on to win awards for their work. Vivian was also a dedicated member of Port Arthur First Church of the Nazarene. Vivian was a loving wife, mother and friend who will be dearly missed.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings, Grace Pritchett, Anna Guy, Wilbert Davis, Patsy Thomas, Juanita Deaver, Claudia Broussard and Betty Ratliff.

Vivian is survived by her husband, Irving E. Escagne, Jr. of Port Neches, her sons, Steven E. Escagne of Port Neches, Eric Escagne and his wife Patricia of St. Louis, MO and numerous nieces and nephews.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home. A 11:00 AM funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at the funeral home. Entombment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches, Texas. Due to the Covid-19 crisis we are currently in, all visitors to the funeral home are required to wear facemask or coverings and practice social distancing as mandated by State and County officials.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Texas Artist Museum in the loving memory of Vivian Escagne at 3501 Cultural Center Dr, Port Arthur, TX 77642

Condolences

Vickie Burris February 10, 2021

So sorry to hear of Vivian's passing. I know she is in a much better place now. I hope she, Betty, & Paul are having a good time together. Vivian always had a beautiful smile on her face. She was a very giving person to others. She definetly will be missed by all.

Julie Kumar February 9, 2021

Aunt Vivian was a light of love. She shared her abilities and love freely. I’ve many happy memories, from childhood summers spent in her home to sitting with her during art exhibitions. Love and miss you Aunt Vivian.

Richard G Taylor February 7, 2021

Great person. Prayers for family and friends.

Dianne Eskind(Escagne) Hollier February 7, 2021

On behalf of my late grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. William Elmer Eskind, their deceased six children, and their descendants, deepest sympathy to all of Vivian’s family. May you all keep your memories close to your hearts. Sincerely, Dianne Hollier, eldest granddaughter of Elmer Eskind (Escagne) born on Avery Island, LA 1892 & died in Port Neches, TX 1972.