Betty Jean (BJ) Smith

Betty Jean (BJ) Smith, 81, of Winnie, died Thursday, January 14, 2021, at The Arboretum of Winnie. She was born on August 9, 1939, to Beulah Janise Manuel and Lastie Manuel, in Beaumont. Betty was a manager for the Best Western Hotel.

Survivors include her daughter, Darlene Sain of Winnie; son, Johnny Lee Smith, Jr. of Pennsylvania; grandsons, Zachary Ellis Smith of Austin and Nathaniel Adam Smith of Pennsylvania; granddaughter, Hannah Rose McDonald of Richwood; and brother, David Manuel of Vidor.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Lee Smith, Sr.

A gathering of Mrs. Smith’s family and friends will begin at 12:00 p.m., with her funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 18, 2021, at St. Louis Catholic Church, 315 West Buccaneer, Winnie. Her interment will follow at China Cemetery, China, under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.

Memorial contributions may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Department 41831 P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, Texas 75265.

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