Betty Lou Landry Nezat, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2026, at Vidor Health & Rehab in Vidor, Texas. She was born on September 12, 1939, in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, and resided in Bridge City, Texas.
Betty’s life was a vibrant tapestry woven with love, creativity, and adventure. She shared a deep and enduring love with her husband, James Dale Nezat, Sr., and together they found joy in dancing, particularly square dancing and clogging. Their shared passion for travel led them on many memorable journeys, often on the open road atop their motorcycle.
A devout member of St. Henry Catholic Church, Betty’s faith was a cornerstone of her life. She possessed a remarkable talent for quilting, a skill that earned her recognition at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. She was an active and cherished member of the Golden Triangle Quilt Guild. Beyond her quilting, Betty was an avid reader, always eager to explore new worlds through the pages of a book. She also found great camaraderie and enjoyment as a member of the Merry Mixers square dancing group. Above all, Betty deeply loved her husband, children, and grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, cherishing every moment spent with them.
Betty is survived by her loving husband of 70 years of marriage, James Dale Nezat, Sr.; her daughter, June Schulte and husband Ken, grandchild, W. Richard Newsom III and wife, Heather, great-grandchildren, Cale, Colt, and Ryan Newsom, grandchild, Dustin Newsom and wife, Jaime, great-grandchildren, Presley, Kelsey, and Marley Newsom, grandchild, Kenna Dannhaus and husband, JT, great-grandchild, Miles Dannhaus; her son, James "J.D." Dale Nezat, Jr. and wife Tina, grandchild, Britni Givens, great-grandchild, Tenley Givens, grandchild, Wesley Nezat and wife, Julie, great-grandchildren, Preston Shaw and Martin Nezat, grandchild, Sarah Bardsley and husband, Mitchell, great-grandchildren, Avery and Charlie Bardsley; and daughter, Tamela Adams and husband Alfred (Peewee), her grandchildren, Chere’ Woods and husband, Adam, great-grandchildren, Isaac, Caleb, and Luke Woods, grandchild, Davlyn Adams and girlfriend, Kristen Elkins; and her brother, Carroll Landry.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifton and Isabelle Landry; her sister, Ruby Edgerly; and her brothers, Jackie Landry and C.J. Landry.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 2:00 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home - Bridge City.