Charlotte Tully Hidalgo
Charlotte Tully Hidalgo went to be with her loved ones on Monday, August 18, 2025. A lifelong resident of Fannett, Texas, she was born at Hotel Dieu in Beaumont on February 27, 1943.
Charlotte grew up and spent her life until marriage in the same house, a house still in the family.
She always loved babies and could usually be found toting one on her hip at any gathering of family or friends. She was the babysitter of choice for several families in Fannett while growing up.
After school, she married her high school favorite, R.A. Hidalgo, in 1962, a marriage that survived until her death. They spent all those years in a house just ½ mile from the house where she grew up.
Together they had three children, Keith, Lori, and Kevin. She is also survived by six grandchildren (all of them spending almost every weekday at her house typically year-round), Casey Brittain of Hamshire, Kayla Crites, Spencer Garcia, and Haley Hidalgo, all of Fannett, and Anni Hidalgo and Alex Hidalgo, both of Beaumont; one great-grandchild, Parker Crites of Fannett; and two brothers, Roy Allen Tully of Winnie and Edward McCarty Tully of Fannett.
She is preceded in death by her father and mother, L.W. Tully and Willie Lee Tully; two brothers, W.L. “Pug” Tully and Loye Gene Tully; and one great-grandchild, Brynn Crites.
Over the years, she was a bookkeeper for various entities but found the greatest enjoyment working at St. Mary Parish where she kept the books for many years. She also enjoyed all the kids associated with St. Mary’s education programs and spent much time in volunteer work at St. Mary, whether in Catholic Daughters, Altar Society, or as a Eucharistic Minister she stayed involved in student activities like Vacation Bible School and Christmas programs.
Once she finally retired for good, she volunteered to take on reorganizing the parish library. She took a corner that had been allocated and built a very organized parish library and rebuilt it after Hurricane Ike had destroyed it. She personally saved and cared for the entire library on her own until a new library was completed two years later.
Charlotte grew up about 5 miles from St. Mary Church and spent her life involved in Fannett, enjoying her life right where she started.
I would like to say a special thank you to our daughter-in-law, Kleo Hidalgo, our son-in-law, Shane Hebert, and our grandson-in-law, Tyler Crites. Their hard work and sacrifice helped us to provide excellent care for Charlotte in her last months of life.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church, 9894 Gilbert Road, Beaumont, Texas 77705.
A gathering of Mrs. Hidalgo’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary recited at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, August 21, 2025, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 9894 Gilbert Road, Fannett. Her interment will 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,
- August 20, 2025
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Rosary
Broussard’s Mortuary Major Dr.
- 1605, North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas, 77713,
- August 20, 2025
- 6:00 pm
Mass of Christian Burial
St. Mary Catholic Church-Fannett
- 9894, Gilbert Rd, Beaumont, TX, 77705,
- August 21, 2025
- 1:30 pm
Interment
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
- 4955, Pine St, Beaumont, TX, 77703,
- August 21, 2025
Thoughts and prayers for all the family. She was a childhood friend.
R.A. I am so sorry to hear of your family’s loss.
I loved her very much and really enjoyed working with her she was my sister
R.A. and family. My Mama spoke fondly of both of you. My Daddy worked with your Dad for years and I graduated with Greg. I believe Myra was closest in age to Charlotte. Charlotte truly shared her love for Christ through her service to her church.
Our prayers are with all of you right now.
R.A. and family. So very sorry for your loss. Charlotte was a very sweet lady. Praying for you and the family. RIP Charlotte.
What a great loss to all of us that are Charlotte’s friends and especially her family.
She was a marvel in that she was involved with her children along with mine and many other of our children, at school, always making things on holidays and bring goodies to different functions. We will always remember Charlotte and her kind nature and her friendship.
Rest in peace sweet Charlotte.
Charlotte was so many things to so many people, touching everyone with kindness. She was in the truest word, a friend. There was not a mean bone in her body! She enriched my life leaving herself indelibly planted in my memory! She will be missed!
We are saddened to hear of Charlotte’s passing. You are all in our thoughts & prayers.
R.A., Keith, Lori, and Kevin…
Charlotte and I were best friends from the first day we met in kindergarten at the old Fannett School throughout our schooling when we graduated in 1961 as the last class to graduate Fannett High School. (Hamshire and Fannett Schools were consolidated the following year.) After graduation we followed different paths but remained friends for life.
Charlotte was always a person to think of others first, and she shared her time and love very well. Whenever we visited, we could always pick up where we left off. I will truly miss my dear friend Charlotte, knowing she is now dwelling with our Savior Jesus Christ. Rest in Peace, my friend Charlotte.
R.A. and family, we are saddened to hear of Charlotte’s passing. She was a sweet lady and a joy to be around. May you be comforted by God’s love.We are praying for all of you.
R.A. and Family
Steve and I are so very sorry to hear of Charlotte’s passing. She will be missed by all who were blessed to have had her in their lives. We are praying for each one of you during this difficult time.
Steve and Ann
So sorry to hear of Charlotte’s death. I met her through BSP sorority and enjoyed our many get togethers through the years.. Rest iin peace sweet lady.
Losing a parent is so hard, praying for you, for peace, comfort and whatever you need during this difficult time.
R. A., you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am sorry for your loss. Charlotte was a very sweet lady.