Obituary of Bettye Jean Gauthreaux

Graveside services for Bettye Jean Gauthreaux, 77 of Overton, will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Overton City Cemetery. Chaplain Jack Voss will be officiating and the services are under the direction of Cottle-Pearson Funeral Home, Overton. Bettye passed away May 5, 2016, she was born November 19, 1938 in Overton to the late Eddie and Esterlene Harmon Gauthreaux. She graduated from New London High School and went on to obtain her nursing degree from Baylor University, then her Master’s degree from TWU. She later taught psychiatric nursing at both universities. Bettye had a diversified career in nursing that included teaching, rehab nursing, the Director of a Methadone Treatment Center, clinical psychiatric nursing, psychiatric drug researcher and bereavement coordinator for a hospice agency. Throughout her life, Bettye made many friends whom she enjoyed. She often stated that family and friends are God’s greatest gift to us. Bettye is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Eddie Gauthreaux. Survivors include a sister, Patsy Moore & husband Joe of Thibodaux, LA; nephew, Randy Moore & wife Linda of Houston; niece, Pamela Kirkley & husband Johnny; great nephews, Micah & wife Portia and Gavin Moore; great nieces, Lauren Myers & husband Bryan and Alaina Rivas & husband Jordan; great-great nephews, Beau, Bennett, Andrew and Thales; great-great nieces, Caroline and Sophia; as well as other relatives and friends. The family request no flowers, contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society. Online registration and condolences are available at www.cottlefuneralhome.com