Bertha Rae Gallander
Bertha Rae Gallander, 84, of Nederland, died Monday, November 20, 2023, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Beaumont. She was born on May 25, 1939, to Emelia Nunez Huff and Cone Huff, in Port Arthur.
Bertha was a wonderful mother and beloved wife to her late husband, Billy Wayne. She was nothing but kind to everyone around her, loved a good conversation, and was smart and quick on her feet. Bertha lived vicariously through the many successes of her grandchildren and always knew who was where doing what. She was an amazing cook and loved serving french fries with every meal.
Survivors include her daughter, Paula Gallander Wyrick and her husband, Rick, of Lake Charles, Louisiana; sons, Gary Gallander and his wife, Kristi, of Nome and Brent Gallander and his wife, Amy, of Nederland; granddaughter, Gina Wyrick Butcher and her husband, Brett; grandsons, Stewart Gallander, Justin Gallander, and Jack Wyrick; granddaughters, Payton Gallander and Kate Gallander; great-grandson, Easton Gallander; and sister, Wanda Nell Viator.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Billy Wayne Gallander; and brother, O.D. Huff.
A gathering of Mrs. Gallander’s family and friends will begin at 10:00 a.m., with her funeral service at 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 27, 2023, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. Her graveside service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Colmesneil Cemetery, 704 East Elder Street, Colmesneil, Texas.
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Gathering of Family and Friends
Broussard’s Mortuary Major Dr.
- 1605, North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas, 77713,
- November 27, 2023
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Funeral Service
Broussard’s Mortuary Major Dr.
- 1605, North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas, 77713,
- November 27, 2023
- 11:00 am
Graveside Service
Colmesneil Cemetery
- 704, East Elder Street, Colmesneil, Texas, 75938,
- November 27, 2023
- 2:00 pm
Mrs bertha was such a sweet lady i worked at brookdale and i was always so happy to see her go to breakfast and say Good morning mrs bertha mrs bertha with such a big smile “good morning liz how are you?” Always was worried about all the staff if they where okay, always so generous offering us a soda pop to wake up i will miss you and never forget you mrs bertha.
With love Liz!
Brent, my sincere condolences to you and your family for the loss of your mother. I know this is a heartbreaking time. May you find strength, peace and healing in the loving memories you have.
I have not seen Bertha Rae in decades but loved her for the wonderful person she was and for graciously welcoming me into their family’s lives as one of them. My prayers are with the loved ones.
I’m so sorry for your loss, I loved her! I would bring my dogs to visit her and her neighbor Doug at Brookdale, in fact my dogs Jake and Ellie Mae and I visited her Sunday morning and she gave them some Cheetos! We went to visit her today, but got no answer. We will miss her.
Condolences to the family. Bertha was a talented lady, my crochet buddy and good listener. Missing her.
I’m sorry for your loss. It’s especially tough at the holidays.