Isabelle “Belle” Jannise, 80, of China passed away Saturday, November 21, 2009, at Summer Place Nursing and Rehabilitation in Beaumont.  A native of Churchpoint, Louisiana, she was a longtime resident of China.  Belle loved gardening, quilting, and Cajun music, especially Johnny Jagneaux.

Survivors include two daughters, Mary Walters of China and Sharon Hoadley of Mauriceville; four sons, Gerald Jannise of Silsbee, Mickey Jannise of Kountze, Paul Davis Jannise of Call, and Gary Jannise of Escondido, California; two sisters, Yvonne Godeaux of China and Wilma Fontenot of Sulphur, Louisiana; two brothers, Leo Jeanise of Shrievers, Louisiana and Doc Jeanise of Silsbee; twelve grandchildren; and twenty-four great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Oleo Jannise of China; three brothers, Asa and Ben Jeanise both of Thibodeaux, Louisiana and Charles Jeanise.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 24, 2009, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 245 W. Highway 90, China with Reverend Luong Q. Tran officiating. Burial will follow at China Cemetery.  A Rosary will be recited at 5:30 p.m. Monday, November 23, 2009, with visitation to follow at Broussard’s, 1605 N. Major Drive, Beaumont.

Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 700 North Street, Suite M, Beaumont, Texas 77701 or by calling 1-800-272-3900.