Mrs. Charlsie J. LeClair's Obituary
Charlsie “Jean “ LeClair, age 85, of Pearland left this earth on December 12, 2017 to join her Lord Jesus, family, and friends for her finest reunion yet. Jean was born on January 20, 1932 near Palacios, Texas, to Charlsie Morning Brister and Henry James Brister, and was the youngest daughter of a family of fourteen children.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Norman LeClair, and son Victor Lee Bagwell. She is survived by her brother, LJ Bister and sister, Melba McCrory, daughter, Norma Jean White, sons Phillip Wayne Bagwell and Curtis Bryan Bagwell, numerous nieces and nephews, thirteen grandchildren and too many great-grand-children to count.
She was an active member of Providential Baptist Church where she enjoyed preparing and serving food for all her friends. Anyone who tasted her food appreciated how great a cook she was. The first thing most people said when they heard of her death was “I hope someone has her shrimp dip recipe.”
Jean was also quite the domino player and never could pass on a good game of Mexican Train. But she was also known to make-up rules and so many folks were hesitant to play with such a clever woman.
Although not a registered nurse, Jean was eager to serve and help provide care to those who were ill and sick in bed. She would provide care with a gentle, loving touch and delighted in providing needed home care and feeding.
But her passion in life was her family. Jean eagerly awaited the annual Brister family reunion each June and marked it on her calendar as a date just as important as any national holiday. She happily sat with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, enjoying their laughter and engaging them in simple conversation while sharing stories of her youth and her dreams for their futures.
Funeral services will be held at Providential Baptist Church followed with a grave side ceremony. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Providential Baptist Church in Pearland.
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