Betty Jo Sanders

1929 ∼ 2023

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Betty Jo Sanders, 94, of Nederland, Texas passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023. Betty was born on January 18, 1929 in Jasper, Texas to the late Claude A. Crow and George Helen Crow.

Betty was a lifelong resident of Nederland and a devote member of the First Methodist Church of Nederland. She was a big sports fan and loved her Houston Astros, Dallas Cowboys and Texas Longhorns. In her younger years, Betty loved to travel and go camping, and in more recent years, she enjoyed visiting with family, bowling, playing cards with her friends, and going to the casino to win big on the slot machines. Betty was a loving soul that cared deeply for her family and friends and she will be missed by all who knew her.

Those left behind to cherish Betty’s memory are her son, Billy R. Sanders, Jr. and his wife, Holly; her grandson, Derek Sanders and his wife, Jacqueline; her grandson, Chad Sanders and his wife, Stephanie; her granddaughter, Cari Medrano and her husband, Matt; her grandson, Geoff Smith and his wife, Sarah; and her ten great grandchildren, Colton, Mary, Abby, Addy, Brody Charlie, Owen, Penny, Alicia and Ella.

Betty is preceded in death by her parents, Claude and George Helen Crow; her loving husband, Billy R. Sanders, Sr.; and her sister, Sue Breaux.

A gathering of family and friends for a visitation will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2023 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the First Methodist Church in Nederland, Texas. The funeral service for Betty will immediately follow the visitation on Saturday and will begin at 1:00 p.m. at the church. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves.

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Wayne /Hale March 25, 2023

I had the privilege of Betty Jo calling me her second son. My family moved in next door to the Sanders family when I was 9 years old. Since Billy and I were both only children, we grew up like brothers and became best friends. The best thing was, when we got upset with each other, we could go to our own homes. My parents were blessed to be friends and next-door neighbors with Betty Jo and Rex for nearly 55 years. They had the greatest friendship and watched out for each other for many years. They did many things together like camping, playing cards, bowling, hunting, rooting for the Cowboys, rooting for the Astros, and serving the Lord at the First Methodist Church in Nederland. Betty Jo was the nicest person I have ever known. She always had a smile on her face, was full of love, and always cared for others. I am thankful she is now re-united with her family and her favorite neighbors. We are praying for the Sanders family as you mourn the loss of an awesome Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother! With all our love, The Hale family

Chad Sanders March 24, 2023

From My Aunt Marilyn Broussard : She’s was The best Aunt.I was 25when i met her. She was 45 years old. Always had so much fun. We had the Best Sunday Dinners then we would have homemade Ice Cream with peach’s. Started doing her and Sues hair before long very good memories at the salon. Also we had the Best Xmas gatherings. memories of going shopping at Christmas time getting home at 11:30 or 12 o’clock at night. Talk about shopping we Done it. I will always remember watching the Cowboys Texas Longhorns and Astros also Dancing with the Stars. And so many memories of when I took care of her I loved every minute of it. And also when my boys were small and Jerry and i went out. The boys always wanted to go stay with There Aunt Jo. She loved that. They had anything they wanted there. She loved her Dr Pepper with Peanut. She’s would let them stay up late watching Tv on there sleeping bags. All of my family treated her like she was there Aunt. One more things she was the Best Gift rapper then Sue Breaux was the next her sister. I was taught good.We Love you Aunt Jo. Always in our hearts Thank you for everything. Love Marilyn Steven And Jerrod. RIP:hearts::blue_heart::blue_heart::innocent:

Mollue Wills Campbell March 24, 2023

I will always remember Aunt Betty Jo as one of the strong and loving women in our family. Not only a beautiful woman on the outside, she had a true heart for others. She was always supportive and encouraging to me. Just feel so blessed to have been a part of the legacy of such amazing women in our family. I have no doubt that you are resting in the peace of Jesus for eternity. I love you Aunt Betty Jo, and look forward to the final reunion of our family one day….. hope it’s on that bayou of gold. :heart::heart:

Daryl Stukey March 23, 2023

Billy, we send our thoughts and prayers to you and all the Sanders family. Many memories come to mind from all the years our backyards shared the hurricane fence. Something was always happening in the backyards. We miss your mother. God Bless. Your neighbors, Doris, Daryl and Debra Stukey

Melancon'S Funeral Home March 23, 2023

Melancon's Funeral Home created a Tribute Video in memory of Betty Jo Sanders

Billy R Sanders March 15, 2023

I cannot take credit for this, but it is a post from STEVEN KNOTT...thx Steven - you have captured my Mom's Love and generosity as our family grew up around her. We lost a good one today. My sweet Betty Sanders went to a much better place. So happy we got to see her a couple of weeks ago. Many Saturday nights staying up late eating peanuts in Dr. pepper watching Elvis movies, along with more holidays than I can recall. Easy Sunday afternoons filled with great food, finished with homemade ice cream and fresh peaches/strawberries, impeccably wrapped gifts and a southern sweetness you just don’t find any longer. Oh, and her Cowboys…and Astros…and her Longhorns. We love you Aunt Jo. Now go tell Uncle Rex, Paw Paw Raymond and your sister Suzy Q we send our love. They have been waiting for you. :heart:

David Nixson March 13, 2023

I remember spending many family gatherings and birthdays with Aunt Jo. Very sweet lady and will be truly missed.......

Linda Williams March 13, 2023

Very sad to hear of Betty's passing, although she was a faithful Christian who lived her faith to the fullest. I loved working with her at the hospital. I will miss her.

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location_on First Methodist Church, North 13th Street, Nederland, 77627

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schedule Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

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