Lillie SterlingMarch 12, 1928 - August 12, 2021

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“How Great Thou Art”by Alan Jackson

OPENING PRAYER

LITURGY OF THE WORD

First ReadingIsaiah 25:6a, 7-9

Responsorial Psalm 23

“The Lord is my shepherd, there is nothing I shall want.”

Second Reading1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

The GospelJohn 14:1-6

HOMILY

“Amazing Grace” (French)Aaron Sterling

Prayers of the Faithful Response: “Lord, hear our prayer.”

CLOSING PRAYER PRESIDER: Saints of God, come to her aid! Hasten to meet her,

angels of the Lord!ASSEMBLY: RECEIVE HER SOUL AND PRESENT HER TO

GOD THE MOST HIGH.PRESIDER: May Christ, who called you, take you to himself; and may

the angels lead you to the bosom of Abraham.ASSEMBLY: RECEIVE HER SOUL AND PRESENT HER TO

GOD THE MOST HIGH.PRESIDER: Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual

light shine upon her.ASSEMBLY: RECEIVE HER SOUL AND PRESENT HER TO

GOD THE MOST HIGH.

“Jolie Blonde”by Doug Kershaw, Jimmy C. Newman, and Jo’el Sonnier

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Lillie Mae Gilbert Sterling, 93, born March 12, 1928, to W.F. Gilbert, Sr. and Marie Noelie Hebert in Rayne, Louisiana, passed this life August 12, 2021.

Lillie Mae & Robert Sterling, Sr. married on September 4, 1947, in Beaumont, Texas. While building a retired life in Bevil Oaks, they lived there until Hurricane Harvey, then moved in with their youngest daughter, Jackie. Our Mom’s most favorite thing was cooking Sunday Dinner for anyone who showed up to eat while listening to her favorite Cajun Music. She graduated with the Class of ‘47 from French High School.

She is survived by her children, Peggy Scarborough and her husband, Ronnie; Robert Sterling, Jr.; Kathy Callahan and her husband, John; and Jackie Sterling and Sean Finn; grandchildren, Carrie Kinnard and her husband, Keith; Stacie Feller and her husband, Scott; Marcie Rogers and her husband, Adam; Aaron Sterling; Raegan Sterling and his wife, Jennifer; Tessa Shuff and her husband, Stephen; Jon Reyes; Traci Carter and her husband, Dwight; Phillip Reyes and Kacy Rugg; and Madeline Finn; great-grandchildren, Kayla Kinnard, Hanna McMahan, Hailey McMahan, Andrew Feller, Abby Feller, Timothy McMahan, Kimberley Somers and her husband, Alec; Joshua McMahan and his wife, Meagan; Parker Rogers, Tyler Rogers, Ayden Sterling, Tatum Sterling, Ian Sterling, Rowan Reyes, Bowman Carter, Gia Carter; Stella Mae Shuff; great-great-grandchildren, Logan and Skyla Somers, Addie and Colt McMahan; and nephew, John Gilbert.

Lillie Mae is preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Robert E. Sterling, Sr.; parents; and brother, W.F. Gilbert, Jr.

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Remember MeDon’t remember me with sadness. Don’t remember me with tears,Remember all the laughter,We’ve shared throughout the years.Now I am contentedThat my life it was worthwhile,Knowing that I passed along the wayI made somebody smile.When you are walking down the streetAnd you’ve got me on your mind, I’m walking in your footstepsOnly half a step behind.So please don’t be unhappyJust because I’m out sight,Remember that I’m with youEach morning, noon and night.

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Please sign Mrs. Sterling’s guest book and share your memories at broussards1889.com

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Minister Reverend Stephen L. Leger Pallbearers Aaron Sterling, Raegan Sterling, Ayden Sterling Jon Reyes, Phillip Reyes, Dwight Carter Rowan Reyes, Stephen Shuff +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Funeral ServiceFriday, August 20, 2021 11:00 a.m.

Broussard’s ChapelBeaumont, Texas

IntermentForest Lawn Memorial Park

Beaumont, Texas

There will be a reception at the home of Traci and Dwight Carter at 13345 Craig Lane, Bevil Oaks, Texas 77713.

Joel Osteen Daily Devotional

The reason God said we’d flourish like a palm tree is that God knew we would go through difficult times. What’s interesting about the palm tree is that when it is bent over by the strong winds during a hurricane, research shows that the extreme stretching is strengthening the root system and giving it new opportunities for growth. After the storm, when the palm tree straightens back up, it’s actually stronger than it was before.

That’s what Goes does for us when go through difficult times. When you come out of the storm that was meant to defeat you, when you straighten back up, you’re not going to be the same. You’re going to be stronger, healthier, wiser, better off, and ready for new growth. God never brings you out the same. He makes the enemy pay for bringing the times of darkness and trouble. Your roots are going to be stronger. You’re not only going to still be standing; you’re going to be standing stronger.

A Prayer for Today

“Father, thank You for giving me the promise that because my roots are in You, I will flourish through the storms. Help me to sink my roots of faith deeper in You and trust in Your faithfulness. I declare that I am going to be standing stronger. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”