Betty Jean Sweeny "Jean"

Betty Jean Sweeny

“Jean”

Funeral services for Betty Jean Sweeny, 70, of Sweeny will be Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, 207 E. 1st Street, Sweeny with Rev. A.J. Jones officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Danciger, Texas.

She passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at her residence.

She was a member of St. Mary’s A. M. E. Church. She worked as a newspaper carrier for The Facts.  She previously worked as a bus driver for CBISD, insurance agent for American General Life Insurance, and was pianist for the youth department of her church.  She loved football and watching T.V. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and cooking Sunday dinner for the family!!

She leaves to cherish her precious memories her loving and devoted husband, Jesse Sweeny, Sweeny; daughter, Taronda Gillis (Charles), Angleton; son, Jerome Gillis, Sweeny; grandkids, Darius, Brendaya, Breyaha, JaKayha, Jerome and Amirikyl Gillis all of Houston; special daughters, Tracy Robinson, Pearland and Stephanie Abbott, Rosharon; favorite aunts, Betty Evans and Lillie Bell James both of Danciger; uncle, Lonzo Davis, Spanish Camp; other relatives and friends.

Active pallbearers will be Jerome Gillis, Darius Gillis, Jeff Sweeny, Dennis Davis, Joseph Patterson and Chris Sweeny.

Visitation will be Friday, November 6, 2020 from 4:00 p.m.to 7:00 p.m. at Dixon Funeral Home in Brazoria. 

"Due to the COVID-19 Virus, everyone must wear a mask and practice social distancing."

Service will be streamed on Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/DixonFuneralTX

Final arrangements entrusted to Dixon Funeral Home of Brazoria at (979) 798-9113.        

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