Dolores Ann Linney Carnes

1933 – 2023

DOLORES ANN LINNEY CARNES, 90, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, September 6, 2023. She was born January 31, 1933, in Beaumont, to A. J. (Pete) Aucoin and Bessie Aucoin. She grew up in Beaumont with her sister, Martha Stelly and her brother, Jerry Aucoin. She attended Catholic schools and graduated from St. Anthony’s High School where she was active in many school activities, including being a Member of the St. Anthony Majorettes. A number of the friends she made during that time remained in each other’s lives and continued to gather regularly for trips and get-togethers.

Dolores is survived by her children, David Linney and wife Debbie; Beth Linney Henry and husband Dan; Mike Linney and wife Anna; Greg Linney and wife Jackie; Tim Linney; Dwayne Carnes and wife Marci; Carolyn Carnes Clay and husband Jack; Keith Carnes and wife Shelly; Cheryl Carnes Houghton and husband Teryl; Amy Carnes Peck and husband Rob; along with numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, James ‘Jim’ Carnes, parents Pete and Bessie Aucoin, sister Martha Aucoin Stelly, brother Jerry Aucoin, son Phillip Linney, and the father of her Linney children, James ‘Jim’ Linney.

Dolores lived an extraordinary life that was filled with travel (both here and abroad), adventure, laughter, love, playing all types of games, dancing, and spending as much time as possible with her very large family. She had many passions, hobbies and skills. She was an excellent artist and loved painting and depicting her memories from her numerous travels. Crocheting, another favorite hobby, provided the opportunity for her to make caps and shawls for cancer patients, which was one of the many ways she enjoyed serving others. She was often the first to volunteer for anything that involved helping others. Holidays were very important to her, as it allowed her to spend quality time with her children and grandchildren doing things they loved, such as dying Easter eggs, opening Christmas gifts, and going to the annual ‘Christmas on the Square’ party in Coldspring, TX. She was a wonderful hostess for these and many other special occasions.

Dolores was deeply rooted in her faith in God, loved going to church, and faithfully practiced what was passed on to her by her parents. During her long and active life, Dolores worked at the Chancery for the Beaumont Catholic Diocese, United Airlines, Kelly High School, Electronic Data Systems, and the Lamar University Newman Catholic Student Center. It was at the Newman Center where she was a proud member of the Happening Team and formed many close and lifelong relationships.

A gathering of friends and family will be held on Friday, September 15, 2023, from 5:00-7:00 pm with a Rosary following at 7:00 pm at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 4955 Pine Street, Beaumont, Texas 77703, and the funeral service will take place on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at 10:00 am at St. Anne Catholic Church, 2715 Calder, Beaumont, Texas 77702.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you consider making contributions in memory of Dolores Ann Linney Carnes to the Dementia Society of America by mail to P.O. Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901, or online at www.DementiaSociety.org/donate.

To view her online obituary, or post a tribute to her family, go to www.forestlawnmpfh.com.