Susan Ann Pinell

1940 ∼ 2022

Susan Ann Pinell, 82, of Nederland, Texas passed away Sunday, December 19, 2022, at Forever Young Assisted Living in Groves. Susan was born August 26, 1940 in Ville Platte, Louisiana to Eduse and Elise Berzas.

Susan was a parishioner of St. Charles Catholic Church in Nederland. She volunteered many years in prison and home ministries and devoted much of her time to helping the homeless and less fortunate.

Susan was preceded in death by her parents, Eduse Berzas and Elise (Vidrine) Berzas; spouse, Darnell J. Pinell, Sr.; brother, John Berzas; son, Darnell J. Pinell, Jr., who recently passed on Saturday, December 17, 2022.

Those left behind to preserve Susan’s memory are her children, daughter, Jeannie Fancher of Hurst, Texas; son, Adam Pinell and his wife, Cindy of Suffolk, Virginia; daughter in law, Wanda Pinell of Port Arthur, Texas; sister, Sandra Cutler and her husband David of Pensacola, Florida; brother, Robley Berzas of New Orleans, Louisiana; and grandchildren, Bryan Fancher, Jeremy Fancher, Christine Pinell and Alex Pinell.

A gathering of family and friends will be held Saturday, December 31, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m., with a Rosary to be recited at 9:30 a.m., at Melancon’s Funeral Home. A Celebration of Susan’s Life will follow the rosary at 10:00 a.m., at Melancon’s Funeral Home. Interment will be held at Memory Garden’s Cemetery in Nederland.

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Condolences

Sheila Walker December 31, 2022
One of Susan's biggest Joy's was bringing the Word of God to the women in the county jail. She prayed, laughed, sang, read....whatever she could do to lift their spirits and let them know that they were loved by Him.
Stephanie Bodin December 26, 2022
Sincere Condolences to the Pinell family. May you find comfort and peace at this time is sorrow.
Chris D Kolb December 22, 2022
I'm so sorry Jeannie! My prayers for comfort in this very difficult time!
Melancon'S Funeral Home December 20, 2022
Melancon's Funeral Home created a Webcast in memory of Susan Ann Pinell
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event Visitation

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schedule Saturday, December 31, 2022 at 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

event Prayer Service

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schedule Saturday, December 31, 2022 at 9:30 AM

event Celebration of Life

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