Bertha Ann Ancelet Matt

1937 ∼ 2019

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Bertha Ann Ancelet Matt, 82, of Nederland, Texas passed away August 21, 2019. She was born in Port Arthur, Texas on January 7, 1937 to the late Dolza Ancelet and Lena Roger Ancelet. Bertha retired as a medical assistant for Dr. Jan Shook.

Bertha was a very active member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Nederland where she served as the organizer for the Church Directory from 2006-2007. She was very involved in the ACTS program, the Altar Society, the Bereavement Committee, RCIA, a Eucharist Minister, and Women’s Guild. Bertha served on the Parish council, twice and helped organize a Singles Group at St. Charles and was Facilitator for Renew. Bertha started the Red Hats at St. Charles and was Queen Mother. She assisted with Mass at Cypress Glen Nursing Home with Father George and Hospital Communion Minister with Larry Minaldi. Bertha also was past president, secretary, on the finance committee, and the Board of Director at the United Board of Missions. She also served with the Sisters of Eucharist Ministers in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Bertha volunteered in many other organizations and called on many friends to volunteer too.

Those left to cherish Bertha’s memory are her 3 sons, Ricky Matt and his wife, Susan of Canyon Lake, Micky Matt and his wife, Reggie of Beaumont, and Nicky Matt and his wife, Lori of Nederland; grandchildren, Ross, Chase, Morgan, Logan, Lindsay, Lauren, Jared, Megan, Brandy, Misty, Taffy, and Kandi; and 8 great-grandchildren, Gage, Maria, Martha, Jensen, Owen, Shepard, Heath, and Brylynn.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at Melancon’s Funeral Home in Nederland from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a Scriptural Rosary at 6:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Nederland on Monday, August 26, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. with Father John Hughes, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens of Jefferson County in Nederland.

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Gail Shaw August 26, 2019

God bless Bertha and her family. Her example of faith and sharing was inspirationl to all. May she Rest In Peace. Gail shaw.

Sandra Porter August 25, 2019

Bertha touched my heart with her kindness and I will always have that memory of her. Sending my love and prayers for her family.

Melancon'S Funeral Home August 23, 2019

Melancon's Funeral Home created a Tribute Video in memory of Bertha Ann Ancelet Matt

Tracy & Kim Curtice August 23, 2019

Prayers for the family. Bertha was such a nice person

Danny Williams August 23, 2019

My deepest sympathy goes out to the Matt family. I had the pleasure of knowing Bertha all through school and many years after, such a wonderful, beautiful and thoughtful lady. May she rest in the grace and arms of God,

Carleen Minaldi August 23, 2019

Bertha was involved in so many activities at St. Charles. Great job on her obituary. One thing I did not see mentioned was the and Larry were on the Parish Council together twice - they were a formidable pair!! She not only started the Red Hat Sisters at St. Charles but helped many, many other chapters to get started in our area. She was a wonderful woman and will be missed.

Kristina Stacey August 23, 2019

Bertha was such a lovely, friendly and kind woman. She was a dear friend of my late Mother-in-law, Jackie Stacey. I will never forget how warm and welcoming she was to me when I joined the family. She loved her friends and family and will be dearly missed. My condolences. Kristina Stacey

Diane Bowen August 23, 2019

What a phenomenal woman Bertha was!! My life was blessed so much by her being in it!!! We had a lot of wonderful times together!! So glad she was instrumental in getting the Singles Group started @ St Charles!! That is where I met her & several other life long friends!! One of my faborite memories of her was when she, Lynn Begnaud, Robbie Delcambre, & I were going down Nederland Ave after church on a Sunday morning and the song "Matilda" came on the radio. She had Robbie pull over into the abandon gas station so she & Lynn could get out and dance. Robbie got the funny idea for us to drive off & leave them dancing in the parking lot!! So we drove around the block & came back to meet them!! It was hilarious to see there faces drop as the music faded away from them!!! Bertha wasn't even upset. She was laughing. She was just sad she missed the rest of the song!! You need to ask Robbie about "Real Water"!!

Jane Carter August 23, 2019

Bertha was a friend of my friends. She was always so kind and caring. It was a pleasure to see her at their home. She was very Dear. Praying for Comfort and Strength for her family. She was always so proud of all her family. Jane Carter

Jerrie Franklin Muriel August 23, 2019

Bertha was one of my mom's best friends. She was always there for in anyway possible for my family. You could count on her for a good laugh, a shoulder to cry on and advice. She was ever present at our family's holiday get togethers, taco nights and loved playing cards with my Mom (Nina Franklin) and Aunt Jackie (Jackie Stacey). She was there for us when my mom passed in 2012 and also when Aunt Jackie passed in 2013. She checked on my Daddy often and was a rock for me after his passing in 2016. She was an amazing friend to me and my family and I will miss her. Condolences to her family, you will all be in my thoughts and prayers.