Llewellyn McBride

Llewellyn Elizabeth Richardson McBride 94, of Port Neches passed away peacefully on Monday October 12, 2026, in Spring, Texas. Llew was born in Port Arthur Texas on April 7, 1932, to Carroll Abel and Isabelle Picou Richardson. The firstborn of 6 siblings, she grew up in Port Arthur, and Groves, Texas.

Llew attended Port Neches High School where she met her high school sweetheart, Charles Lindy McBride, Sr. Lindy and Llew graduated in the Class of 1950 and were married on January 27,1951 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Groves, Texas. They were married 67 years when Lindy preceded her in death.To this union 6 girls and 3 boys were born. Llew was a lifelong homemaker, an excellent cook and seamstress. She poured her heart and soul into raising her family. Lindy and Llew enjoyed many camping adventures all over the United States once Lindy retired. She was a devoted member of her church, always ready to serve The Lord. On Sunday mornings, Llew could be found in the church choir with her fellow choir members with a song in her heart. Llew also worked on the parish's Altar Society, served as a Eucharistic Minister, as a religious education teacher, on the Ladies Guild, and as part of the Acts Community.

A mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church in Port Neches with Father John Hughes officiating. Entombment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park. Visitation for family and friends will be from 5 p.m to 8 p.m.on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at Melancon Livingston Funeral Home in Port Neches, with Rosary at 6:00 p.m.led by Deacon Ivan Watson.
In addition to her parents and her husband, Llew was preceded in death by her infant son, her son Charles McBride, Jr., grandson Matthew Addison, great grandson, Zody Hardin, and son in law Denver Houseman, Jr. She was also preceded in death by her sister and husband, Marian and Jim Andrews, brothers and wives Roland and Genny Richardson, Bill and Barbara Richardson, and brother, Gilbert Richardson.

Llew is survived by her daughters: Kathy Hebert and husband, Jimmy of Port Neches, Texas, Carol Houseman, Mary McBride and Lorraine Rice- all of Spring, Texas, Patti Addison and her husband, Steve and Christine Robicheaux and her husband, Doug of Conroe, Texas, additionally survived by her sons: Mike McBride and his wife, Allison of Nederland, Texas, Lee McBride and his wife, Barrette of Hammond, Louisiana, and her former daughter in law and mother of 2 of her grandchildren, Kathy McBride of Spring, TX.
She is also survived by her 18 grandchildren: Tracey McLauchlan (Alan), Corey Alexander (Sara), Mallory Rose (Robert), Jake Addison (Jen), Kaitlin Dever (Will), Connor McBride, Dan Robicheaux (Lara), Justin Robicheaux (Andi), Jeanne Hill (Matt), Micah Rice (Simona), Sarah Hardin, Rachel Murphy (Dakota), Zachary Rice, Ethan McBride, Morgan McBride, Maggie McBride (fiancée Landon Hill), Nolan McBride and Harrison McBride. Also, her 24 great grandchildren Sierra Mach (Jesse). Chloe Brown, Aila McLauchlan, Lanie McLauchlan, Lily Alexander, Sophie Alexander, Isabel Alexander, Fiona Maunder, Rhylin Rose, Rowan Rose, Braden Huckabee, Liam Robicheaux, Hazel Robicheaux, Jack Robicheaux, Maeve Robicheaux, Travis Hill, Austin Hill, Oliver Rice, Ozzy Rice, Zoe Hardin,Joshua Hardin, Denver Murphy, Jasper Murphy and Lydia McBride.Llew also leaves behind her brother, Carlos Richardson and His wife, Linda Richardson, and two sisters in laws, Pat Richardson and Elaine McBride, special cousins, Deb Troescher and Dana Lauvray, many cousins, nieces and nephews.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to our Mother's Caregivers these past few years. We are eternally grateful for the love and care you provided for her. Llew was a blessing to all in her home, parish, and neighborhood, living out her faith and love in serving and caring for others. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church for the Family Life/Youth Building Fund. St. Elizabeth Catholic Church 2006 Nall St. Port Neches, TX 77651 Or any charity of your choice.