Betty Jane Andrews

1937 - 2019

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 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.