Celebration of Life Services for Mrs. Lillie Lofton (1927-2017) of Port Arthur will be Saturday, May 13, 2017 at New St John Baptist Church, 1048 W. Gulfway Dr. in Port Arthur.  Visitation will begin at 12:00 PM followed by services at 2:00 PM. Entombment with Heroine of Jericho Burial Rites will follow at Live Oak Cemetery under the direction of Gabriel Funeral Home.

Mrs. Lofton, a long time resident of Port Arthur, was active in various church, civic and community organizations until her health failed. 

She is survived by her children, Deborah, Rose, Albert, Joy and Joseph; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family members and friends.