Eula L "Penny" Gripon

1933 - 2017

Eula L "Penny" Gripon obituary, 1933-2017, Richland Hills, TX

BORN

1933

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Forest Lawn Funeral Home

4955 Pine Street

Beaumont, Texas

Eula Gripon Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 16, 2017.

Eula Lee (Penny) Gripon, 84, a native of Beaumont, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2017, after a lengthy struggle with breast cancer. She was born on May 30, 1933, the daughter of Leo K. and Eula Mae Gripon.

She was a former member of North End Baptist Church, where she taught children's Sunday School Classes, and was affectionately known as "Miss Penny". She enjoyed watching the Dallas Cowboys, and took great pride in the accomplishments of her children and grandchildren. She retired from the Texas Employment Commission where she held a number of positions in several departments. She is best known as "the face of TEC", as she was the first person job-seekers would meet when they came in the door to look for work.

Penny is survived by her son Stephen Guidry of Ft. Worth, her daughter Denise Sheard of Silsbee, grandchildren J. L. Ethridge, Regina Anderson, Austin Guidry, and Caroline Guidry, as well as several great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Wednesday, 4 – 6 PM at Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral Services will be held Thursday at 10 AM at Forest Lawn Chapel, with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

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December 20, 2017

Agnes.

Please accept our sympathy. We enjoyed knowing her and spending time with her. We know she will be missed.

December 19, 2017

Susie Carlson

Stephen and Denise I am sorry about the passing of Aunt Penny. May she rest in peace after her fight with cancer. I'm sorry I'm not in town to attended her service and will keep you in prayer.

December 17, 2017

Veronica Evans

Penny will be missed. Grandma Penny was a loving and strong willed person. Condolences to the family and friends.

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