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Obituary:

Blanche Dolores (Jeanmard) Bettis was born on April 12, 1928 in Lafayette, LA. She passed away on June 22, 2016 in Laredo TX. She lived on Willow Glen, Houston, TX from 1953 - 1999.

Blanche leaves behind her sister Anna (Jeanmard) Thibeaux, daughter Dolores Blanche (Bettis) Martinez (Jose), son Wallace N. "Buddy" Bettis Jr. (Debbie), grandchildren Crystal Martinez, Victor Martinez and Jason Miller Bettis, various family and friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, July 1, 2016, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home located at 6900 Lawndale St. in Houston, Texas. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at 10:00 am at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home. Final Resting Place will be in the Houston, Texas Forest Park Cemetery at 11:00 am.

Funeral service arrangements are under the care of Nieto Funeral Home & Crematory, 802 Coke St. Laredo, TX 78040 and Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home, 6900 Lawndale St, Houston, Texas 77023. Condolences can be expressed to the family online at www.nietofuneral.com.

(Published in The Houston Chronicle on June 29, 2016)



Obituary:

Blanche Dolores (Jeanmard) Bettis, was born on April 12, 1928, in Lafayette, LA. Blanche passed away on June 22, 2016, in Laredo, Texas.

We placed Our Beautiful Ever Smiling Sister, Mother, Aunt, Grandmother in Her Guardian Angel's Loving, Caring & Strong Hands on June 22, 2016, and we watched as her Beautiful Angel wrapped Blanche with her Whisper Soft Gentle & Protective Wings.

We asked her Guardian Angel to Please Take Blanche's Soul to the Good Lord & Her Beautiful & Caring Heart to Her "One True Love" Wallace Nathaniel (Nate) Bettis Sr.

Blanche is reunited with her: Wallace Nathaniel (Nate) Bettis Sr. (Spouse of 49 years), Parents Lucille Perres & J. Frank Jeanmard, Sisters Marie Louise Jeanmard & Lucille (Jeanmard) Traub, Brother Right Reverend Monsignor Jules A. Jeanmard, & Grandson Christopher John Martinez (Dolores B. & Jose A. Martinez's Little Angel).

Blanche Leaves Behind Beautiful Smiling Memories with her: Sister Anna (Jeanmard) Thibeaux, Brother In Law & Sister In Law Kenneth G. & Helen Marie Bettis, Daughter Dolores Blanche (Bettis) Martinez (Spouse Jose), Son Wallace N. (Buddy) Bettis Jr. (Spouse Debbie ) Granddaughter Crystal Ann Martinez (Son Marcos (Alex) Vasquez, Grandsons Victor Allen Martinez (Spouse Sylvia Angelica) & Jason Miller Bettis, various Loving & Beautiful Cousins, Nieces & Nephews, Great Grandchildren & Great - Great Grandchildren, Wonderful Friends & Classmates of Mt. Carmel High School (Class of 1946) Lafayette, LA & St. Joseph School of Nursing Houston, Texas (Class of 1949) & Neighbors of Willow Glen Street Houston, Texas.

Blanche Graduated from Mt. Carmel High School (Class of 1946) Lafayette, LA & St. Joseph School of Nursing Houston, Texas (Class of 1949).

Ms. Bettis was known for Blocks around Willow Glen Street Houston, TX for her Bologna Sandwiches.

She was the First Ward Clerk in the ICU at Herman Hospital in Houston, TX where Residents Affectionately Learned to Fear & Respect her & she Earned the Respect & Admiration of her Colleagues, Physicians & the ICU Charge Nurse Ms. Cloister.

While Living in Houston, Texas Blanche & Family were Faithful Members of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel.

After moving in with her Daughter in Laredo, Texas she became a Dedicated Auxiliary Member of Laredo Medical Center where she Served Coffee with a Smile from the ever decorated Coffee Cart in the Surgical Waiting Area, she helped her daughter (Dolores) with the Blood Drives & Junior Volunteers.

Mom & I asked Sweet Jesus, Blessed Virgin & Our Guardian Angels through Prayer to Give All Our Family & Friends Strength & Comfort through Blanche's Journey.

Her Smiles will never be missed because they will Live on in the Hearts, Souls & Minds of All She Met. Smiling Hugs to All.

Visitation will be Sunday, June 26, 2016, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Nieto Funeral Home & Crematory in Laredo, Texas.

Visitation will also be held on Friday, July 1, 2016, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home located at 6900 Lawndale St. in Houston, Texas.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at 10:00 am at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home.

Final Resting Place will be in the Houston, Texas Forest Park Cemetery at 11:00 am.

Funeral service arrangements are under the care of Nieto Funeral Home & Crematory, 802 Coke St. Laredo, TX 78040 and Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home, 6900 Lawndale St, Houston, Texas 77023.

Condolences can be expressed to the family online at www.nietofuneral.com.

(Published in The Laredo Morning Times on June 25, 2016)

Blanche married Wallace Nathaniel Bettis, Sr. 14 Jan 1950, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA. Wallace was born 14 Feb 1927, Humble, Harris County, Texas, USA; died 4 Dec 1989, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA; was buried , Forest Park Cemetery - Houston, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

D.B. married J.A. Martinez, Jr. [Group Sheet]

W.N. married S.E. Miller [Group Sheet]

W.N. — D.. [Group Sheet]

V.A. married T.A. Rocha [Group Sheet]

V.A. — S.. [Group Sheet]