Betty Marcell Chiasson

Betty Glover Chiasson passed away on October 19, 2026, at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.

Born Betty Marcell Glover on November 10, 1948, in Sabine County, Texas, she was the eldest daughter of James and Vivian Glover of Pineland.

Betty enjoyed Harlequin romance novels, Hallmark movies, Southern gospel music, travel, yellow roses, and chocolate ice cream. She made every holiday special with homemade cookies, crafts, and thoughtful gifts.

A longtime member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority, Betty participated in local activities, including the Angel Tree. She also served her community as a registered nurse for more than 30 years at Park Place, Mid-Jefferson, and the Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur.

Betty married Wilbur Smith in 1966; he preceded her in death in 1982. She married James Chiasson in 1989; he preceded her in death in 2024.

She is survived by her children, Pamela Smith, Shana Smith, Adria Stephen (Stephen), and Cliff Chiasson; granddaughters Rachael Benoit (Josh) and Laura Krueger (Thai); and great-grandchildren Ava Armstrong, Darron Malone, Anslie Lee, Laylah Krueger, and Jade Riley.

The family thanks the staff of the Medical Center of Southeast Texas, Gentiva Hospice, and her caretakers, Cindy Nelson and Katrina McKnight, for their compassionate care and support.

Services will be held at Melancon Livingston Funeral Home (Port Neches) on Saturday, October 24 from 2-4p.m. . Burial will follow at a later date at Bethel Chapel Cemetery in Pineland, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program in Betty’s memory.