Betty Joyce Osteen

Betty Joyce Osteen
Betty Joyce Osteen, 89, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on April 30, 2023, in Beaumont, Texas.

A graveside service will be held a 2:30pm, Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont, Texas.

Visitation will be from 12:00pm to 2:00pm, prior to the service, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home.

Born in Elba, Alabama, on December 1, 1933, she was the daughter of Albert Dean and Beulah Dean. Betty was known by her loved ones for being easy going and enjoying the small things in life. She loved being outdoors gardening and looking at flowers. She loved her puppies King and Prince. Betty was known as “grandma” to her little ones. Above all else, she loved spending time with her family. Betty will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is preceded in death by her parents Albert Dean and Beulah Davis; husband Doug Osteen; son Chris Osteen; and great-grandson Julian Miller.

She is survived by her son Larry Tillery and wife Judy of Beaumont, Texas; daughter Linda Garvin and husband Ken of Gulf Shores, AL; sister Faye Stenglein of Rockford, MN and nephew Terry Stenglein; grandchildren Brian Tillery and wife Tiffany, Larry Tillery II and wife Michelle, Lee Tillery and wife Shellie, Dustin Miller and wife Deldre, Michael Garvin, Mellissa Higgins and husband Jim, and Tara Miller; and loved by numerous great-grandchildren and three great-great- grandchildren along with other loving family and friends.

Serving as pallbearers will be Chuck Langston, Brian Tillery, Larry Tillery II, Dustin Miller, and Christopher Tillery