Carolyn Ophelia Middlebrook Lapeyrouse

Carolyn Ophelia Middlebrook Lapeyrouse, 76, of Texas City, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2010, at her residence.

Carolyn was born January 13, 1934, in Galveston, Texas. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emile Lapeyrouse, Sr.; mother and father, Herbert and Mamie Middlebrook; two brothers, Euelle and Kenneth Middlebrook; and sister, Shirley. Survivors include her sons, Emile and Mark Lapeyrouse; daughter, Karen and husband, Mark Herbert; daughter, Debbie and husband, Steve Packard; and daughter, Sharon and husband Dennis Zajack. Carolyn is also survived by 11 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and was awaiting the arrival of three additional great-grandchildren with great anticipation. She is also survived by her cousin, Nancy Zeller as well as close friends, Teresa Lapeyrouse and Sharon Baron.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 24, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home with Dr. Grayson Glass officiating. Burial will follow the service at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Galveston.

The family will receive visitors from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 23, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Jean-Paul Lapeyrouse, Joshua Hebert, Jason Herbert, Andy Vidal, Ryan Packard, and Jacob Zajack.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, or the Hospice organization of your choice