Carlene Gayle Pannell
Carlene Gayle Pannell, 51, of Santa Fe, passed away Friday, May 28, 2021 peacefully at her residence. Carlene was born on February 11, 1970 in Jennings, Louisiana, to Buford and Irene LeBlanc.
She was a resident of Santa Fe for 22 years, formerly of Texas City. Carlene graduated from La Marque High School class of 1988. Carlene worked for the Crowder Funeral Home and Hospice Care Team before becoming a Professor at College of the Mainland where she preciously earned her HIM degree. She was an Administrator of COMAHC Club, Vice President of COM Peers, a member of the Faculty Senate, Faculty Titles Sub Committee, Graduation Speaker Committee, HIM Advisory Committee, Multicultural Committee, Student Activity Committee, IAC, Chair of Native American History Month .
Carlene loved her coffee, her plants, listening to music, dancing and going camping. She enjoyed going to the Coushatta with her sister and cousins.
She was a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother. Carlene especially loved spending time with her grandkids and family.
She is preceded in death by her parents; brother: G. P. “Butch” Marceaux; and brother-in-law: Johnny Pannell.
Carlene is survived by her loving husband and best friend of 22 years, Charles Pannell; mother and father in law, John and Pam Pannell, her daughter: Sable Garcia Walker (Ryan); two sons: Zachary “Zak” Garcia (Shannon) and Mavrik Pannell and girlfriend Haven; two sisters: Fay Pike; Dee Gimenez (Chris); three brothers: Lynard Marceaux (Nia), Pookie Marceaux (Diane), Johnny LeBlanc (Donna) and sister-in-law Jean Marceaux; seven grandchildren; Natalie, Kayleigh, Kylee, Kennedy, Karlee, Brayden, and Emmy; her aunt and uncle and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Serving as Pallbearers are Lynard Marceaux , Pookie Marceaux, Johnny LeBlanc, Chris Gimenez , Scott Marceaux and Chase LeBlanc. Serving as Honorary Pallbearers are Dwayne Butler, Eric Whitehouse, Rusty Jordan, Greg Theiler, Kevin Theiler and Kenny Cram.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 from 5:00pm – 9:00pm at the Crowder Funeral Home, La Marque. Funeral Service will be at 2:00pm on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at the Crowder Funeral Home, La Marque with Pastor Joshua McDonald officiating. Interment will follow at the Alta Loma City Cemetery in Santa Fe.
The family would especially like to thank, Kendal Jordan and Lisa LeBlanc for the wonderful and loving care given to Carlene.
I only had the privilege of meeting and talking to Carlene a few times in a work setting, but she was always very pleasant and personable. Anyone could tell that she was a kind and thoughtful person. My prayers go out to her family and friends. My God give you all peace. Please accept my deepest condolences. God Bless.
I am so sorry to hear about Carlene’s passing. I worked with her on Faculty Senate and she was kind, thoughtful and a great colleague. I will miss her. My condolences to her friends and family.
I also only met her a few times but she made me welcome. I will always wish we had more time to become better friends… My thoughts and prayers are with the family. She was a ray of sunshine in so many life’s and will be dearly missed. May she Rest In Peace.🕊🙏🏼
Carlene was a wonderful person and will be missed. Condolences to the family.
Carlene was such a beautiful person…inside and out. She had such a beautiful spirit and her light shone to all of those blessed enough to know her. Her COM family will miss her.
This just breaks my heart for her family! She was such a sweet heart and always had a smile on her face!! She will be missed by so many! 💗💗🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I am so saddened by this. She was a client in my salon for years and what an amazing person she was. She will be missed. God bless you all
You may be gone but our memories with you remain. I thank God for allowing me to know you. You shall be deeply missed.
Heart-wrenching news. My deepest condolences to Mrs. Pannell’s family and close friends. It was a blessing to get to know Mrs. Pannell. She was truly a kind soul with a contagious smile.
I was shocked to hear this terrible news. For over five years, Carlene was a part of my daily walks from COM’s TVB building to the LRC. I looked forward to our beginning and end-of-day chats. Carlene’s energy was exuberant, positive, and kind. You are missed, Carlene. You made a difference in the lives of so many. My deepest condolences to her loved ones.
Carlene was a beautiful spirit. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. I will celebrate and cherish the memories we had as teachers at COM. I see her beautiful smile as I send this comment. Rest in Power my sweet friend.
Carlene was dedicated to helping others improve their lives. She encouraged so many of us! Her caring and positive attitude will never be forgotten. She will be greatly missed.
My beautiful, sweet, compassionate, loving friend. This world lost a truly beautiful soul the day you took your last breath. Heaven rejoiced when you entered the Pearly Gates, as did Family & Friends who arrived in Heaven before you. I owe you so much honey. You introduced me to my Daughters Daddy when we were still in High School. You were one of the Best Friends I have ever had and I will always cherish the memories we made together. I will see your love every time I look at my Daughter and 4 Grand babies. I wish our kids could have met and grown up together, but God had other plans for our lives. You will forever be missed by those of us who were privileged enough to know and love you. Sadly grief is the price of love for those of us who will always miss your beautiful heart and light. I love you so much more than words could ever express. My deepest most sincere condolences and prayers are being sent to your beautiful family and friends.
Carlene, Proof that Angels exist. You will always be loved, missed, and carried in our hearts.
Carlene was an example of God’s love…always. Whenever she was around, I thought how much she reminded me of Jesus. Goals.
I am so sorry to hear of Carlene’s passing. Sending prayers and hugs to her family!