Betty Jean Pate Robichau died Friday, March 19, 2004 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. She was the daughter of Matt D. and Willie Mae Pate, born in Center, Texas and later moved to Beaumont.
A cheerleader and graduate of French High School, Betty Jean was crowned Sweetheart of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and worked for the Visitors and Convention Bureau. A true Lady of remarkable love and humor!
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph O. Robichau; son, Mark Edmond Robichau; and brothers, W. L. and Charles Pate.
Survivors include her sister, Lavern O’Gilvie of Hemet, California; brother, Matt D. Pate and his wife Jeanine of Beaumont; daughters, JoElle Claybrook and her husband Russell of Austin, Susan Davis and Margaret Terry both of Beaumont; sons, Joe Robichau and David Robichau both of Beaumont; grandchildren, Jay and Brett Kiester, Austin and Anna Robichau, Melissa Maier, Sarah and Beau Davis, Michael and Laura Terry; and great grandchildren, Ethan and Hunter Maier.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 23, 2004 at St. Anne Catholic Church followed by burial at Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont. Serving as pallbearers will be E. P. Williams, Russell Claybrook, Michael Terry, Brett Kiester, Beau Davis, and Jay Kiester. A Christian Vigil will be 6:00 p.m. Monday evening, March 22, 2004 with visitation to follow at the Mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to Parkinson Foundation, 1501 North West 9th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33136.
The children would like to thank James and Shirley Rose and the staff of Evening Rose for their true love and compassion.
