Beatrice Orta Chesson, 72, of Orange, Texas, passed away on November 23, 2019, in Beaumont, Texas.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 29, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Melvin Payne of St. Mary Catholic Church. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will be held prior to the service, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., with a Rosary recited at 1:30 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Orange, Texas, on September 18, 1947, she was the daughter of Martin Maldonado Orta and Carmen (Fernandez) Orta. Beatrice graduated from Lutcher-Stark High School in 1967. She was a faithful member of St. Mary Catholic Church and served in the Altar Society. Beatrice was an inspirational woman who survived breast cancer and touched many lives. She was renowned for her homemade tortillas and brownies. Beatrice had loved Elvis Presley since she was a young girl and considered herself a super-fan. She was an excellent wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and caregiver to her loved ones. Beatrice will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Carmen Orta; and her siblings, Lucita Orta, Carmen Huckabay, Martin Orta, Pedro Orta, and Connie Kessler.
She is survived by her loving husband of nearly 52 years, Albert Chesson; her children, Dorothy “Dottie” Way of Orange, and Michael “Mike” Chesson and wife DeeAnna of Orange; her grandchildren, Ariel Chesson and Dave Keating, Eric Chesson, Daniel Chesson and wife Hillary, Joseph Way, Jacob Way, and Austin Chesson; her siblings, Rosita Reid, Alicia Blanchard and husband Elvin, Felix Orta and wife Cheryl, Raul Orta and wife Catarina, Alejandro Orta, Mary Grimes, and Roberto Orta, Sr. and wife Mary; as well as her 4 great-grandchildren.
Serving as pallbearers will be Jimmy Grimes, Benjamin Orta, Jason Ayers, Nicholas Ayers, Jeff Koob, Bobby
Orta Jr., James Grimes, and Cody DeRoche.
In lieu of flowers, contributions for funeral services can be made to Claybar Funeral Home, 504 North 5th Street, Orange, Texas 77630, (409) 886-4445.
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November 28, 2019
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November 27, 2019
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November 26, 2019
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Darlene Holston Vaughan
November 26, 2019
I first met Beatrice in Junior high. She was the kindest person I ever met. Rest in peace my friend. Condolences to her family
Bethine Siron
November 25, 2019
I met Beatrice and her family years and years ago and fell in love with all of them immediately. I still feel the same and share in your sorrow at this time. My love isbeing sent to each of you. May God bless and keep you, and give you the strengthyou need at this time. Love and Hugs, Bethine Siron
Claybar Funeral Home
November 25, 2019
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November 24, 2019
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Suzy Thompson
November 24, 2019
RIP Mrs Bea... The Thompson family love you
Marty Monogue
November 24, 2019
Your mom is a great woman and she has a amazing husband and family that did above. And the same same thing I did for my mom first. But my dad I was there it was just me Vut gave me credit for it I accepted it but I said that my dad. I was the only here but they knew I was in a full time role more than any full time time or part time could paid me. And my jobs said to me personally and they said you are man that works his tail off I might be boasting a little bit buts it’s ok now since I became that responsible for something like that. If you need something or if you need to be off for a day of rest there . It’s just like at the hospital I would think it would be like that. I didn’t have no full time till about 5 years ago. I had to work 2 jobs part time but no benefits. But I have really realized that I was working for my job . But I was working h a riding for family. And they said to me before my dad passes away he was proud of me and take this to ur mom was proud of you and your dad is to because u are strong and courageous woman, I don’t want no praise or anything like I just to humble in my old age. I know you are same graduation class but I am still a year old because I started late. Love you and and your family
Richard Way
November 24, 2019
She was the most kind and compassionate person that I have ever met. Couldn't have asked for a better mother-in-law. She will truly be missed. Prayers for Bea and her family.