She was born in El Dorado, Arkansas on December 7, 1934. As a child, she lived in Washington, California, Oregon and Texas. She met her soon to be husband in Louisiana. She raised her family in Shreveport, Louisiana. She spent her final years in Lafitte, Louisiana.
She was a beloved wife and devoted mother of 12 children. She was an active member of St. Pius X Catholic Church. Betty and her husband Melvin owned and operated a neighborhood store called Pay and Save Grocery. After her retirement, she also served on the board at Northwest Developmental Center and HAP House. She was always generous with her time being a mother figure to not only her children, but also her church members, neighbors and store customers. She was also an advocate and mother figure for the disabled population.
Betty enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles and crocheting in her spare time. She also enjoyed traveling and visiting with friends. What she enjoyed the most was spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Betty was known for her laughter, quick wit, kindness and love.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Othel Eugene and Mazie Ola Randolph; her husband, Melvin H. Procell; her daughter, Debra Ann; her sons, Othel Eugene Jr. and Stephen Allen Procell.
She is survived by her children: Dr. Melvin Harold Procell and wife Kathy, Dr. William Randolph Procell, Marilyn Ann Southern and husband Ray, Belinda Carol Young and husband Melvin, Virginia Sue Hebert and husband Terry, Paul Forrest Procell and wife Lisa, John David Procell and Cathy, Cheryl Jane Powell and husband Chris, Elizabeth Ann Ordway and husband Eric; and her sister, Melba Carole Hagel.
She is survived by her grandchildren: Chelle Procell Woods and husband Darin, Matthew Procell and wife Michelle, Christopher Procell and wife Hailey, Joshua Southern and wife Felicia, Christina Southern Williford and husband Patrick, Philip Young and wife Sheena, Michelle Young and fiancé Michael, Michael Procell, Courtney Procell Moshrefi and husband Justin, Mason Adams, Emily Procell, John David Procell Jr., Chloe Powell, William Powell, Katherine Powell and Sophia Ordway.
She is also survived by her great grandchildren: Aidan and Anslee Woods, Jackson and Miranda Southern, Brayden and John Luke Procell, Allison and Barrett Young.
The Procell family would like to express our gratitude to Jane and John Rogers. They were more like our extended family than neighbors on Albany Road.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to St. Pius X Church, any organization that supports the disabled or to your favorite charity. In honor of Betty, please raise a glass and give a final toast to a special lady.
