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New Orleans, Louisiana
May 7, 1937 – Dec 3, 2019 (Age 82)
ANDREWS
Betty Jane “Betty Boo” Andrews, age 82 passed away peacefully on Tuesday December 3, 2019 at Christus Good Sheppard Hospital in Longview, TX. Betty was born on May 7, 1937 in New Orleans, LA to Josephine Powers and Phillip Vaughn Sr. Betty was employed by Orleans Parish School System as a cafeteria worker until she retired. She is survived by her 4 children Jeral Smith of California, Gale Smith (Brian), Renee Andrews Buie (Robert) of Houston, TX and Crystal Andrews Cooks (Otis) of Marshall, TX. Four Grandchildren Tamika Green (Alvin), Werlin “Chico” Smith Jr., Kyta Butler (Doran) and Samuel Washington IV (Alexis), 14 great grandchildren , 3 great great grandchildren. 2 sisters Claudette Nelson of North Carolina and Dianne Chaney of Georgia. 2 Brothers Phillip Vaughn Jr. and Charles Nelson both of California. 1 devoted cousin Alma Jefferson and 1 god child Emma Jean Brown. Betty is preceded in death by her parents ,1 daughter Ava Jean Smith, 1 son Curtis Vaughn and 1 grandson Keith Andrews. 7 brothers Lionel Vaughn ,Cleveland Nelson, Frederick Riley, Larry Sawyer, Albert Powers Jr., Tyrone Powers and Alfred Skipper. 1 cousin Shirley Mae Jefferson. Family, Friends and others whose lives Betty boo has touched please join us in Celebrating her life on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home, 2120 Jackson Ave at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers please consider donations in Memory of Betty Andrews to the Alzheimer’s Association. A TRADITIONAL JAZZ FUNERAL. You may sign the guest book on www.gertrudegeddeswillis.com. GERTRUDE GEDDES WILLIS FUNERAL HOME INC., IN CHARGE (504) 522-2525.
Thanks for a wonderful childhood Mommylove! Just thinking of our rides to the lakefront for Tico tacos and teaching my to spell every street from the St. Thomas Project to Elysian Fields And the lakeside Dr. I love you my Guardian Angel! Enjoy Paradise Mommy
Crystal Andrews
April 09, 2025 | Lufkin, TX | Daughter
I miss you mama
Doranjanea butler
December 23, 2022
God is with you.
Lydia Johnson
December 21, 2019 | New Orleans, LA | Neighbor
Family let not your heart be troubled for God is with you .The Tress and Horton family send our condolences to your entire family.We are praying with you and.for you.We love you all dearly❤❤
Mary Tress
December 21, 2019 | Jefferson, LA
May God give The Andrews family strength and comfort during your time of sorrow. Crystal I am only a phone call away.
Kina Allen
December 21, 2019 | New, LA
God has another Angel!!!
Brian Murray
December 21, 2019 | New Orleans, LA
My I love Betty Boo
Gwendolyn Carmouche
December 21, 2019 | New Orleans, LA
To the Andrews Family : I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to you and your family Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal. Remember the joy of the Lord is you all Strength
The Roussell Family
Angela Roussell
December 20, 2019 | Mission Bend, TX | Friend
It was so nice and such a blessing to have a neighbor like Ms. Betty.
We missed you when you left Baronne Street.
Sister, Marian and Mr. Frank
December 19, 2019
