Christine Marcia Lemonis

Our beloved wife and mother, Christine Marcia Lemonis (Yaya), 75, of Port Neches, passed away October 8, 2021. Christine was born in Chicago Illinois to Willard and Josephine Wright on December 26, 1945.

She attended Immaculata Catholic High School in Chicago and graduated in 1963. Early in her career she worked 15+ years in Billing and Administration for MD Anderson, Kingwood Hospital, Doctor’s Hospital, and Mid Jeff Hospital. She then joined the restaurant business alongside her husband and together they owned and managed multiple restaurants throughout the state of Texas with the most memorable being Primo’s Italian Restaurant and The Nederland Lunch Counter. In her spare time she enjoyed reading the newspaper, doing crossword puzzles, and was often seen chatting with customers over a cup of coffee in the restaurant. The thing she loved most was spending time with her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She never missed a soccer game or a cub scout meeting with her sons and was always their biggest cheerleader. She loved her family dearly and never hesitated in giving advice or a piece of her mind.

There will be a Gathering of Family and Friends at 10:00 AM Saturday October 16, 2021 with

a Celebration of Christine's Life beginning at 11:00 AM at Grammier - Oberle Funeral Home in Port Arthur.

Christine is preceded in death by her parents, Willard and Josephine Wright.

Christine is survived by her husband Christos Lemonis of Port Neches; sister Terri (Bob) Boyer of Camarillo, CA; brother Willard Wright of Chicago, IL; son Neal (Debbie) Lemonis of Beaumont; son Dennis (Alison) Lemonis of Lumberton; son John (Kathy) Lemonis of Beaumont; five grandchildren Joey (Deidra) Lemonis; Carrigan Lemonis; Ella and Emily Lemonis; and Elyssa Lemonis; three great-grandchildren Brayden Melancon, Jace Harley, and Ava Lemonis.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy can be shared with the family at www.grammieroberle.com.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.grammier-oberle.com for the Lemonis family.