Bertha Rae Gallander, 84, of Nederland, died Monday, November 20, 2023, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Beaumont. She was born on May 25, 1939, to Emelia Nunez Huff and Cone Huff, in Port Arthur.
Bertha was a wonderful mother and beloved wife to her late husband, Billy Wayne. She was nothing but kind to everyone around her, loved a good conversation, and was smart and quick on her feet. Bertha lived vicariously through the many successes of her grandchildren and always knew who was where doing what. She was an amazing cook and loved serving french fries with every meal.
Survivors include her daughter, Paula Gallander Wyrick and her husband, Rick, of Lake Charles, Louisiana; sons, Gary Gallander and his wife, Kristi, of Nome and Brent Gallander and his wife, Amy, of Nederland; granddaughter, Gina Wyrick Butcher and her husband, Brett; grandsons, Stewart Gallander, Justin Gallander, and Jack Wyrick; granddaughters, Payton Gallander and Kate Gallander; great-grandson, Easton Gallander; and sister, Wanda Nell Viator.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Billy Wayne Gallander; and brother, O.D. Huff.
A gathering of Mrs. Gallander's family and friends will begin at 10:00 a.m., with her funeral service at 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 27, 2023, at Broussard's, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. Her graveside service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Colmesneil Cemetery, 704 East Elder Street, Colmesneil, Texas.
Bertha was a wonderful mother and beloved wife to her late husband, Billy Wayne. She was nothing but kind to everyone around her, loved a good conversation, and was smart and quick on her feet. Bertha lived vicariously through the many successes of her grandchildren and always knew who was where doing what. She was an amazing cook and loved serving french fries with every meal.
Survivors include her daughter, Paula Gallander Wyrick and her husband, Rick, of Lake Charles, Louisiana; sons, Gary Gallander and his wife, Kristi, of Nome and Brent Gallander and his wife, Amy, of Nederland; granddaughter, Gina Wyrick Butcher and her husband, Brett; grandsons, Stewart Gallander, Justin Gallander, and Jack Wyrick; granddaughters, Payton Gallander and Kate Gallander; great-grandson, Easton Gallander; and sister, Wanda Nell Viator.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Billy Wayne Gallander; and brother, O.D. Huff.
A gathering of Mrs. Gallander's family and friends will begin at 10:00 a.m., with her funeral service at 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 27, 2023, at Broussard's, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. Her graveside service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Colmesneil Cemetery, 704 East Elder Street, Colmesneil, Texas.
Bertha Rae Gallander, 84, of Nederland, died Monday, November 20, 2023, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Beaumont. She was born on May 25, 1939, to Emelia Nunez Huff and Cone Huff, in Port Arthur.
Bertha was a wonderful mother and beloved wife to her late husband, Billy Wayne. She was nothing but kind to everyone around her, loved a good conversation, and was smart and quick on her feet. Bertha lived vicariously through the many successes of her grandchildren and always knew who was where doing what. She was an amazing cook and loved serving french fries with every meal.
Survivors include her daughter, Paula Gallander Wyrick and her husband, Rick, of Lake Charles, Louisiana; sons, Gary Gallander and his wife, Kristi, of Nome and Brent Gallander and his wife, Amy, of Nederland; granddaughter, Gina Wyrick Butcher and her husband, Brett; grandsons, Stewart Gallander, Justin Gallander, and Jack Wyrick; granddaughters, Payton Gallander and Kate Gallander; great-grandson, Easton Gallander; and sister, Wanda Nell Viator.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Billy Wayne Gallander; and brother, O.D. Huff.
A gathering of Mrs. Gallander's family and friends will begin at 10:00 a.m., with her funeral service at 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 27, 2023, at Broussard's, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. Her graveside service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Colmesneil Cemetery, 704 East Elder Street, Colmesneil, Texas.
Bertha was a wonderful mother and beloved wife to her late husband, Billy Wayne. She was nothing but kind to everyone around her, loved a good conversation, and was smart and quick on her feet. Bertha lived vicariously through the many successes of her grandchildren and always knew who was where doing what. She was an amazing cook and loved serving french fries with every meal.
Survivors include her daughter, Paula Gallander Wyrick and her husband, Rick, of Lake Charles, Louisiana; sons, Gary Gallander and his wife, Kristi, of Nome and Brent Gallander and his wife, Amy, of Nederland; granddaughter, Gina Wyrick Butcher and her husband, Brett; grandsons, Stewart Gallander, Justin Gallander, and Jack Wyrick; granddaughters, Payton Gallander and Kate Gallander; great-grandson, Easton Gallander; and sister, Wanda Nell Viator.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Billy Wayne Gallander; and brother, O.D. Huff.
A gathering of Mrs. Gallander's family and friends will begin at 10:00 a.m., with her funeral service at 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 27, 2023, at Broussard's, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. Her graveside service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Colmesneil Cemetery, 704 East Elder Street, Colmesneil, Texas.
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