Betty Self

She graduated from Nacogdoches High School in 1956, and later attended Business Administration School. After completion, she worked various jobs until she began her career with BISD, where she worked for over 25 years until her retirement.

Betty was a devoted mother, having raised six boys with her loving husband Gordon, while working and being involved in her community and church. She was a member of, First Baptist Church of Lake Jackson, where she sang in the choir and volunteered for countless activities over the years. One of the programs that was close to her heart was the FBCLJ Upward Sports program.

She was preceded in death by her parents Willie and Chlorine McShan; her sisters Willie Jean Pistole and Bessie Ruth McShan; two sons, William Self (baby Daret) and Chase Talbert Self; her granddaughter, Olivia Paige; and her husband of 55 years, Gordon Wayne Self.

Betty is survived by her sons, Denton Self and wife Susan, of Spring, Texas, Ronald Self and wife Kim, of Lake Jackson, Texas, Gordon Self and wife Patti, of Pearland, Texas and Tralan Self of Lake Jackson, Texas; grandchildren Morgan Tate and husband Cory, Rachel Graham and husband Chad, Coby Self and wife Shiloh, Alexi Self (Brian), Taylor Penney and husband Thomas, Jordan Cumbus and husband Scott, Mitch Graham (Taylor), Gage Self, Bailey Self, Bridget Graham and husband Justin, and Kayla Self (Andrew); and great-grandchildren Holly, Lane, Gavin, Kolt, Mindy, Jesse, Grace, Isla, Harper, Finn, Maddyn, Charlie and Sterling; as well as many nieces and nephews.

A Memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church of Lake Jackson on Saturday, August 27th at 10:30 a.m., with Pastor Chad Alexander officiating. Interment will follow that afternoon at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Beaumont, TX.

Betty, our mom, aunt, granny, great-granny and friend will be deeply missed by all who knew her. We could never truly measure the amount of happiness she brought to those around her.

She was a kind, loving woman who sought to exemplify Christ in everything that she did. Like, Christ, she gave everything she had to those around her. Praise God, she knew that her treasures were stored in Heaven.

With much love, we would like to thank all of you that prayed for Betty, those that called, came by, or brought food and supplies. We greatly appreciate each of you, and we know Betty did too.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the First Baptist Church Upward Sports Program in her memory. Visit www.fbclj.org/waystogive for ways to donate.

Honorary Pallbearers

The First Baptist Church of Lake Jackson Choir Members

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