Betty Turner

February 20, 1931 - June 14, 2024

Betty Turner, 93, of Beaumont, died Friday, June 14, 2024. She was born on February 20, 1931, in Beaumont to Hattie Luke Collier and Frank Collier.

Betty graduated from South Park High School in 1948.  In her younger years, she attended South Park Church of Christ.  It was here that she met the love of her life, James ‘Eddie’ Turner, one Sunday when he attended with a friend.  They married in 1949 and had 4 children by the time Betty turned 25.  Betty also was a legal secretary with Orgain, Bell & Tucker for many years.

She was a kind and loving mother, and never refused her childrens’ requests to ride bikes, fly kites, have backyard picnics or play games.  Betty always thought of her family first.  She and Eddie made sure to instill in their children a love for the Lord and emphasized the importance of having a relationship with Him.

Betty’s warmth and love extended not only to her children, but also to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  ‘Meme’, as she was affectionately called, loved to play Monopoly with them.  This was usually accompanied by a glass of milk and Oreos.  Betty never considered herself a ‘good cook’, but instead referred to her meals as ‘country cooking’.  This was disputed by every member of the family, who always craved a ‘Meme meal’.  Every family gathering could not be complete without her famous chocolate sheet cake.  An avid gardener, she had a green thumb and maintained a beautiful yard full of flowers (and tomatoes)!  She held respect for all life, whether it was feeding the birds on her driveway or saving spiders that had made their way inside the house.

We were all blessed to have her for 93 years, and will miss her wit, humor, selfless nature and loving presence.  We are at peace knowing that she was a faithful servant of God, and that He is welcoming her with open arms into her new heavenly home.

Survivors include her children, Gerald Wayne Turner and his wife, Allison, of College Station; Terry Gonzales of Beaumont; Larry Turner and his wife, Myra, of Lumberton; and Patty Fracht and her husband, Carey, of Brookeland; grandchildren, Gina McConnell and her husband Reg; Erin Tew and her husband, TJ; Catherine Turner; Nathan Gonzales; Philip Gonzales and his wife, Jennifer; Luke Gonzales and his wife, Cleo; Angie White; Jennifer Turner Nichols and her husband, Luke; Danielle Boudreaux and her husband, Nick; Adam Fracht and his wife, Monica; Jordan Fracht; and Haylee Knauth and her husband, Patrick; and fifteen great-grandchildren.

Betty is preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Edward Turner; and brother, Marion Collier.

Memorial contributions may be made to Meadows Church of Christ, 9195 Dishman Road, Beaumont, Texas 77713.

A gathering of Mrs. Turner’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. Her funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Broussard’s, with her interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont.

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Gathering of Family and Friends

Broussard’s Mortuary Major Dr.
  • 1605, North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas, 77713,
  • June 18, 2024
  • 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Funeral Service

Broussard’s Mortuary Major Dr.
  • 1605, North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas, 77713,
  • June 19, 2024
  • 10:00 am

Interment

Forest Lawn Memorial Park
  • 4955, Pine St, Beaumont, TX, 77703,
  • June 19, 2024

Comments (4)

    Barbara Cox Toler says:

    I loved your Mom, her brother, whom I called “Mern Dale” from a very early age, and Aunt Hattie, who was always my favorite of all Mamaw’s (your Aunt Florence’s) sisters. When they came over, everything was fun, joy, happiness and good food along with a lot of loud 42 playing. Betty was kind and beautiful as a teenager and I remember the day your uncle “Dale” came over to tell us he was going into the service. I remember tears and family pride in his decision. I will always cherish the memories of your Mom and her family during those early years of my life and wanted to share these few with all of you. We all gained a legacy from our Luke family tree that could merit a mini-series on NetFlix—and just like ALL families who are Christ followers, we weren’t perfect but we were blessed and if we are believers, we will gather again for the unspeakable joy He has prepared for us. May God bless all of you.

    Paul Kuehne says:

    What a kind, warm and loving lady. There are very few people like Betty who could make you feel welcome and at home before you sat down. What a privilege and joy to have had Betty and Eddie in our lives and the lives of our children and grandchildren. May God’s comfort and assurance fill the hearts of her family and all who were blessed by knowing her.

    Suzi Worsham says:

    Mrs. Betty was such a beautiful soul. She always had such a welcoming smile and calmness. May all family, friends and those who loved and knew her have God’s peace, much love and know she is now with her beloved. Hugs to all of you.

    Lauren Randolph says:

    My deepest condolences to the family. Betty was one of the sweetest, most giving, charismatic and beautiful women I had the privilege to know. I’ll miss hearing that calm, distinctive, soothing voice, but know Heaven has gained an incredible angel.

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