Bonney Arceneaux Bryan

1948 ∼ 2023

Bonney Arceneaux Bryan

Bonney Arceneaux Bryan, 74, of Kountze, Texas, passed away on February 9, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves. Officiating will be Reverend Sinclair Oubre. Burial will follow at a later date.

Visitation will begin prior to the service at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 16, 2023.

Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on November 9, 1948, she was the daughter of Leeward Arceneaux and Gloria Trimyer-Arceneaux. Bonney graduated from Port Neches-Groves High School in 1966. She obtained an Associate of Science in Nursing from Lamar University in 1977. Later in 1987, Bonney earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Bonney was the first Certified Ostomy Care Nurse in Southeast Texas. She was devoted to her specialty and worked at CHRISTUS St. Elizabeth Hospital for many years. Throughout her nursing career, Bonney made lifelong connections with patients, families, and colleagues. She was an active, long-time member of a local ostomy support group. Bonney had a passion for helping anyone in need. She was a kind and loving person who could always put a smile on your face. Bonney will be deeply missed by all those who knew her, especially her family.

She is preceded in death by her brother, Michael Arceneaux; stepdaughter, Lenora Bryan; and her grandson, Chance Williams.

Bonney is survived by her loving husband of 32 years, Travis Bryan, Sr. of Kountze; sister, Gay Arceneaux of Rainier, Oregon; brother, Ron Arceneaux and wife Susan of Port Neches; stepdaughters, Kaylynn Williams and husband Terry of New Caney, Aveta Hough of Kountze; stepson, Travis Bryan, Jr. and wife Kim of Kountze; nephews, Jon Grounds, Jude Grounds, Joshua Grounds, and Justin Arceneaux and wife Tricia; niece, Jennifer Cole and husband Keestan; numerous great-nieces and nephews; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the United Ostomy Associations of America or to the Southeast Texas Nurse Honor Guard.

Condolences

Lynette Simonak Cooper February 27, 2023
I worked with Bonney in the mid to late 70’s at Doctor’s Hospital in Groves. I have wonderful memories of our friendship.
Ron Delord February 18, 2023
Can someone post the address for theSoutheast Texas Nurse Honor Guard?
Patrice Wilson February 16, 2023
Bonney the last time I saw you we were both at Beaumont Bone & Joint for therapy and we had a good visit and your personality was the same, funny! I’m sending prayers to your family as I’m sure they’re at a loss and I will continue to pray for you :pray::prayer_beads: with a heavy heart, Pattye Wilson, Glenn Broussard’s sister :purple_heart:
Anonymous February 16, 2023
Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of Bonney Arceneaux Bryan.
Linda Rose February 15, 2023
The Arceneaux family lived on Charles Ave in Groves between my two aunts so we all grew up together. If Bonney was your friend, she was always your friend. I loved remembering our youth and our families at lunch and long phone conversations. Travis is the love of her life and I am grateful to have shared time with them both. Loved watching them dance! Rest in peace my frien. You will be missed by many! :heart::heart:
Cheryl Bergeron Light February 15, 2023
There are no words for broken hearts, but my prayers are with all of you. Bonney and I became friends when we were 13 years old, at Groves Jr. High. I love and admire her so much, as she was always so special to me. She could always make me laugh, and that is truly, the most precious gift of all. I loved visiting the Arceneaux home when I was a young girl, because Bonney's mother, Gloria, could make me laugh all the time too. She had such a big heart and brought so much joy to so many. I love my sweet friend and will miss her so much.
David Frank February 15, 2023
Bonney Arceneaux Bryan was a most remarkable person Remarkable people challenge and inspire. They show what is possible when talent meets discipline. Truly remarkable people make a deep and lasting impression. They change the world, just by being themselves. That was the Bonney I knew. She was never limited by fear. Remarkable people feel fear, but they recognize this as an internal barrier rather than an absolute limit. An internal impulse, greater even than fear, drives them. The Bonney I knew had strong values. It may be a passion for justice, or a commitment to truth. Remarkable people, like Bonney, overcame limiting factors, such as fear, by pursuing what they value most. It’s as if they have an internal compass that forever points them in the direction they must go. The Bonney I knew had a sense of purpose. Remarkable people, like Bonney, know that they are here for a reason—and not just any reason. Their lives are not lived in a haphazard way. They are determined to accomplish something in the time that they have, and they can tell you exactly what it is. The Bonney I knew had that ability to connect with others. I met Bonney in the late 1970s and she started a Support Group in 1980 which is where she made things easier for people living with an ostomy. One had to understand, Bonney was the only person that was there to help and mentor..........and was a Godsend to those that needed assistance. Remarkable people, like Bonney, cut through small-talk. Their passion and energy comes through, even in casual conversation. They are good listeners. They have a range on interests and experience that enables them to connect with a wide variety of people. The Bonney I knew didn't recognize failure. Remarkable people, like Bonney, have setbacks. They make mistakes. Things don’t always work out as planned. But while some people would see these unpleasant events as failures, remarkable people see them as a necessary component of their life’s work. As a result, they are undaunted where others might conclude that the way forward is impossible. The Bonney I knew didn't recognize the word "impossible". Remarkable people, like Bonney, have a mental attitude that says “I can.” They know that changing society is a matter of human will, and that very few things are written in stone. They don’t accept the rationalizations and objections which are placed in the way of change. They know that human will can sweep away the obstacles, and they live their lives as if to prove it. The Bonney I always knew had that ability on how to make a deep and lasting impression. She changed the world , just by being Bonney.. You see, Bonney Arceneaux Bryan was a most remarkable person. My thoughts and prayers are with the Arceneaux and Bryan Family.
Rin Delord February 14, 2023
One of my favorite memories of Bonney was when we were 15 years old. I had just gotten my driver's license and my dad let me use the family car with strict instructions to not leave the Groves. I picked up Frank Vaught and Bonney and we drove to Shep's in Port Neches. All would have been fine except I was speeding down Pure Atlantic Road when a DPS trooper stopped me. Just say my dad was not happy. I was grounded 6 weeks and had to pay off the $20 ticket. That memory from our youth has stayed with me. Recently Bonney sent me some newspaper clippings from a hurricane in Groves. And we spoke about meeting at the March PNG 1966 class 55+ reunion. She was good and caring person and will be greatly missed.
Glenn Broussard February 14, 2023
To the Arceneaux and Bryan Family I am so sorry for your loss Bonney was a very dear close friend who will be greatly missed by all the people she touched , rest in peace my friend until we meet again. Glenn Broussard
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