Carolyn Dorsey Bertrand, 78, of Winnie, took her last breath Friday, June 30, 2017. She was born December 28, 1938, in Richmond, Texas to Ila Belle Mayes Dorsey and Clarence Dorsey. She was a longtime resident of the Winnie area, retired from East Chambers ISD as a teacher after 27 years of service.
Carolyn was very active in her church where over the years she served as pianist, choir director, bereavement coordinator and many other ways she felt led. She was a woman of sincere faith in the Lord. Her character reflected His love. This was evident in the way she invested her time, energy, and her heart into the lives of others. She will forever be remembered by her family and loved ones as a devoted wife, a selfless mother, and a hero to her grandchildren.
Survived by husband of 59 years, Sidney Paul Bertrand, of Winnie; daughter, Fran Bledsoe and her husband, Tom, of Sour Lake; sons, Wesley Bertrand and his wife, Monte; Casey Bertrand and his wife, Cindy; Vince Bertrand all of Winnie, Lane Bertrand and his wife Ashli of Anahuac; grandchildren, Randi, Bailey, Collin, and Tracy Bledsoe; Greg and Skipper Bertrand; Maegan and Jacob Sonnier; Tristan, Peyton, Travis, Samantha, Cameron, Sydney, and Brady Bertrand; great-granddaughter, Layla Grace Bertrand; brothers, James Hulme and Jim Dorsey; and sister, Sharon Dorsey; many other family members; and many friends.
She was preceded in death by parents, Ila Belle and W.T. Hulme; Edith and Clarence Dorsey; and brother Jerry Hulme.
A gathering of Mrs. Bertrand’s family and friends will be from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Sunday, July 2, 2017, at Broussard’s Chapel, 134 West Buccaneer Drive, Winnie. Her funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 3, 2017, at First Methodist Church of Winnie, 1708 SH 124, Winnie, under the direction of Broussard’s with the interment to follow at Fairview Cemetery, Winnie.
