Betty Simon, 63, Orange

Betty Simon, 63, of Orange, passed away on August 26, 2021, in Port Arthur, Texas. A graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wenesday, September 1, 2021, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be Glynn Anderson. Born in Lafayette, Louisiana, on October 22, 1957, she was the daughter of Hadley Jack Gradney and Elvina Fontenot. Betty was a dedicated employee at Honeywell. She was a very hard worker, and was always there if you needed a hand. Betty loved her family with all her heart, especially when it came to spoiling her grandkids. She was everyones grandmother, never knowing a stranger and always making you feel right at home. Betty loved to cook and made sure no one was left hungry. She was also a great mentor and leader and will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hadley Jack Gradney and Elvina Fontenot; and sister, Brenda Thomas. She is survived by her loving husband, Raymond Simon; children, Brian Simon and Ashley Sanchez of Groves, TX, Kimberly Hailey and husband Justin of Nederland, TX, and Jennifer Rowe and husband Michael of Bridge City, TX; grandchildren, Dillon Nickel, Emma Hailey, Madison Rowe, Bailey Rowe, and one on the way; brother, Laney Roy Gradney; sisters, Louella Anderson and Linda Anderson and husband Glynn.