Bettye Cooper Brown, 84, of DeQuincy, passed into the arms of her Savior on Friday, July 26, 2019 surrounded by her family and friends. She was born to her late parents, Louis and Zettie Lee Cooper on November 30, 1934 in Merryville. Bettye was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in DeQuincy. She was the office manager for Cleco for 43 years and served on the Calcasieu Parish Planning and Zoning Board for 10 years. She loved traveling and working in her yard. Most of all, she loved to shop and had an array of collections. Bettye loved spending time with her family and friends, and was especially close to her two nephews, Kyler and Reagen; and cherished the times she spent with her grandchildren, Cooper and Channing. Also, she loved traveling and spending time with her special friend, Genelle Hyatt.
She is survived by her son, Cleve Brown and wife Tammy and grandchildren, Cooper and Channing of Baton Rouge; one brother, Rousell Cooper and wife Nora of Dequincy; two sister-in-laws, Linda Cole and Maryvonne Cooper; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Bettye is preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, John A. Brown; two brothers, Ambrose Cooper, Kerry Cooper; and two nephews, Chris and Nye Cooper.
A Celebration of Bettye's life will be held at First Baptist Church in DeQuincy on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at 11:00am with Bro. Gil Arthur officiating. Visitation will at Hixson-Snider Funeral Home on Monday, July 29, 2019 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Visitation will resume at First Baptist Church from 10:00am until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Perkins Cemetery. A special thanks to Lindsay Vallery of Harbor Hospice for the exceptional care and compassion she showed; and her special sitters, Christine, Terry, Elmira, Alisha, and Rebecca. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home. Services entrusted to Hixson-Snider Funeral Home in DeQuincy. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.
