Betty See
Betty Florence See, 84, of Silsbee, died Saturday, April 4, 2020. She was born on July 1, 1935, in London England, to Ethel Beatrice Taylor and Thomas Edward Taylor.
Betty moved from London, England to Kountze in 1987 to be with her husband Thomas Elliott. She volunteered at Kountze Public Library and made many friends in her new home. Betty went on to become a Women’s Advocate at Hardin County Crime Victims Assistance Center, a role she flourished in. She always did her utmost to support and protect crime victims with compassion and understanding.
Moving to Silsbee in 2002 she made further friends and shared her zest for life right to the end.
She loved being surrounded by family and friends, and her many treasured photographs kept loved ones close. She was enormously proud of her boys and of her grandchildren and loved sharing stories with those around her.
Her Christian faith gave her much strength throughout her life and she was an active member of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Silsbee where she had many loving friends.
Betty lived her life well with spirit, humor, grace, compassion and love.
Survivors include her sons, Christopher Edward Philips and his wife, Elizabeth, of Brampton, Cumbria, England and Richard Mark Philips and his partner, Fiona Tinning, of Carlisle, Cumbria, England; grandchildren, Amelie Philips and Oliver Philips, of Brampton, Cumbria, England; sister, Hilda Clark and four nieces and nephews.
Betty is preceded in death by her parents; and husbands, Thomas Elliott and Clyde See.
Her committal was held at Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont, under the direction of Broussard’s, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee. A memorial will follow when international travel restrictions allow.
Broussard's Crematorium
Broussard's Crematorium
- 5150 stivers street beaumont tx 77705
Broussard's Mortuary - Silsbee, TX
Broussard's Mortuary - Silsbee, TX
- 490 cemetery road silsbee tx 77656
Comments
Myeshia Henry
It was in honor to know and spend time with her Beautiful spirit God gained another angel
Tiffany Kilpatrick
Betty came into my grandmother’s room and sang “happy birthday “ to her, by herself, the whole song, February 13. She was so sweet and always had a beautiful smile on her face.
Shannon Bragg
Sending our thoughts, prayers and love for all of you.
Tiffany Mijares with Compassion Hospice
Betty was such a gem. I spent time with her many times playing Bingo. She was very kind and loved to tell me stories about raising her children. Praying for her family and friends.
Gayle Stephens
I had the honor of being one of Betty's first American friends, when she arrived in Kountze. So sweet and friendly. We had so much fun making Christmas items for my classroom. I visited with her several times, recently. So glad to have the memories of our visits and the times we laughed so hard about misunderstandings between English and American words.. She will be missed.
Mary Coleman Adams
Praying God’s comfort for her family
Laura Monday
Those of us who attended church with Betty will miss her each and every Sunday for many, many years to come. I personally will miss her faithful prayers over any concern on my heart. She would regularly check with me on how those situations were and continue to pray for any remaining concerns. Betty was a very faithful friend that I will miss for years to come.
Robert Spruell
Truest an amazing woman who it was my pleasure to care for
Carole Seabrooke
I've known Betty for years through St. John's, but I was especially privileged to spend time with her in the last few months. She lived bravely and cheerfully during this time as she always had. She was pleased that the staff at Spanish Trails said she made that facility livelier. My condolences to Christopher and Richard.