Viola Blanchard Moss
Viola Blanchard Moss, 89, of China, died Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at Beaumont Health Care Center. She was born on July 1, 1934, to Claudia Breaux Benoit and Clerence Benoit, in Beaumont. Viola worked as a Cafeteria Supervisor for Hardin-Jefferson ISD for 28 years.
Survivors include her children, Sharon Livingston; Wayne Blanchard and his wife, Alice; Billy Blanchard and his wife, Janice; Jay Blanchard and his wife, Lisa; and Mike Blanchard and his wife, Deirdre; son-in-law, Bobby Pelt; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; brother, James Benoit; and sister, Mary Braneff.
She is preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Charles Blanchard; second husband, Wallace Moss; daughter, Nancy Pelt; grandsons, Cody Livingston and Chuck Freeman; great-granddaughter, Lilah Anne; sisters, Merdie Windsor, Eloise Sparks, Shirley Benoit, Leona Louvier, and JoAnn McBride; and brothers, Howard Benoit and Chester Benoit.
A gathering of Mrs. Moss’ family and friends will begin at 9:00 a.m., with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 245 West Highway 90, China. Her interment will follow at China Cemetery under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.
Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, P.O. Box 38, China, Texas 77613.
Video
Gathering of Family and Friends
- November 9, 2023
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Mass of Christian Burial
- November 9, 2023
- 10:00 am
Interment
China Cemetery
- Benoit, China, Texas, 77713,
- November 9, 2023
Viola came into our life when she married our Uncle Wallace. We all fell in love with her. She kept my sister, JeanAnn, an I laughing. She will definitely be missed.
Thoughts and prayers to the family.
The LORD bless and keep you: the LORD make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you: the LORD turn His face toward you and give you peace. Numbers 6: 24-26
I always admired Ms. Viola’s beauty. Her eyes always twinkled when she smiled and she was always so gracious to us kids, even if we were probably being pains in her side at times. There was always love and laughter whenever you all were together!! She is having a heavenly reunion right now and we will see her again!
Love to the entire Blanchard Family.
Julie Bibb Mead
Rest in the arms of Jesus, Aunt Viola. Thoughts and prayers are with all of the family and friends today. With love, Carl and Celeste Schuler
Condolences to the Blanchard family. Your mom was a beautiful woman and I know you will miss her greatly. Will be thinking of you as you grieve.
Viola and Wallace were members of our first RENEW group. She was always a joy to be with and such a lady. Our prayers are with you asking Our Lord to hold you in his hands.
Such a lovely lady. Rest In Peace Viola 🙏🏻
So sorry for your loss…Praying for family & loved ones 🙏🏻
Sending condolences and love to the family! You are in my prayers🙏🙏
Mike and Deidre we are so sorry for the loss of your mother, may God give you peace during the coming days. Our prayers are with you.
I had the pleasure of working with Ms. Viola, when subbing between bus run to help her out while her kitchen was short handed. She ran a tight ship, but it was a privilege to assist her at that time . A special lady that I will always say was an inspiration. RIP 😇 🌹🙏