Evelyn Brinson Strickland

Evelyn Brinson Strickland, 66, of Beaumont was born Dec. 30, 1950 in Port Arthur, Texas and passed away June 1, 2017 in Beaumont. A celebration of her life will be held on Tuesday, June 6 at 12:00 P.M. in the Claybar Kelley-Watkins Chapel in Beaumont. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday prior to the service.

Evelyn was a retired operator with Clark Chemical in Port Arthur. She loved to travel, was an avid reader and loved animals- especially horses and her cats.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Caroline and Gordon Bonin of Beaumont; mother, Myrlene Brinson of Port Arthur; grandchildren, Hannah, Jonathan, Emily, and Kaley Breaux of Beaumont; sister and brother-in-law, Charlotte and Charles Petry of Vidor; brother, Charles E. Brinson, Jr. and wife, Theresa of Amarillo; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Edward Brinson and her life partner of 23 years, Delores Gilbert.

Friends who wish may direct memorial contributions to the Human Society of Southeast Texas, 2050 Spindletop Ave, Beaumont, TX 77705.