Betty Ruth Kinsala O’Bannion, 89, of Lumberton, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, June 27, 2015. She was born on September 15, 1925, in Palmer, Texas, to Bessie Kinsala Ranton and Robert Kinsala. She had been a longtime resident of Lumberton.
Betty was a devoted wife for sixty years, and a mother who enjoyed sewing and caring for others. She was a faithful member of Northwest Church of Christ.
Survivors include her daughter, Beverly Hooks and her husband, Roy, of Lumberton; son, Drake O’Bannion and his wife, Bridget, of Lumberton; daughter-in-law, Mary O’Bannion of League City; and grandchildren, Lori Hurd and her husband, Vince; Sara Hooks; Michael O’Bannion and his wife, Kelley; Darla Carter and her husband, Dotry; L’Don Allen and her husband, Russell; Robert O’Bannion and his wife, Jessie; Michele Cross; and Todd Cross and nine great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Layton O’Bannion; son, Terry O’Bannion; and one sister; and two brothers.
The family would like to give special thanks to Altus Hospice, Joyce Tallina, and Dana Henderson NP for the good care of our loving mother.
A gathering of Mrs. O’Bannion’s family and friends will be from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Monday, June 29, 2015, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. Her graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 30, 2015, at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 4955 Pine Street, Beaumont. Serving as pallbearers will be Michael O’Bannion, Robert O’Bannion, Vince Hurd, Mark Banks, Mark Goad, and Jack Pryor.
Complete and updated information may be found at: broussards1889.com.
