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Betty Jane Bass, 91, of Beaumont, passed away peacefully on Friday January 9, 2026, in Beaumont, Texas at the Harbor Hospice facility.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary and R.G. Clark; sister, Helen C. Stone; sister, Annie Laura Phelps; and brother, R.G. Clark.

Survivors include her sister, Sarah Kieschnick; brother, George R. Clark and his wife, Jackie; and a host of nieces and nephews.

She was born on June 23, 1934, in Magnolia Springs, Texas in her parent's farmhouse. She was the fourth sibling of six born to Mary Jean Wiley and Robert Griffen Clark

After graduating from Kirbyville High School, she moved to Beaumont to be with her older siblings and start a career. She had several jobs including Kinsel Motor Company before a long career at Gulf States Utilities. Her tenure at GSU was from 1961 until her retirement in 1994. She retired in the Engineering Department as a Draftsman. While at GSU she attended Lamar Tech for courses associated with her work. She also was a part-time evening operator at Thompson Answering Service during many years while still working at GSU.

Betty had several passions in life, and one was being involved with Southern Gospel Music. She was an accomplished piano player and singer. She performed at many churches and was a member of the Glad Tidings Trio performing locally and regionally at churches and singing conventions. She attended music schools on the Gulf Coast. She always was in attendance at local revivals and concerts over the years.

Another passion was the "Old Home Place" or the "The Farm". On holiday weekends, she was present for cooking, pea shelling and gossiping on the porch with her brothers, sisters, cousins, nephews, and nieces. She was involved with all the family.

In Beaumont, she was active presiding over her HOA groups. This passion kept her up to date on local happenings and issues around the city. She met many people in positions with the city of Beaumont and could call on them anytime.

Betty attended many churches in the area. They were not always of the same denominations, but she was in church. She loved to hear the gospel preached and to hear the music.

The family would like to thank Baptist Hospital, Harbor Hospice, Vital Steps Home Care and the various sitters provided over the past two years.

Memorial contributions may be made to Magnolia Springs Cemetery, Attention to Robin Smathers, 2031 FM 1013, West Kirbyville, Texas 75956.

A gathering of Ms. Bass' family and friends will begin 10:00 a.m. with her funeral service at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Broussard's, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. Her graveside service will follow at 2:00 p.m., at Magnolia Springs Cemetery, FM 1005, Magnolia Springs. Servings as pallbearers will be Robert Clark, Stuart Kieschnick, Thad Kieschnick, Todd Kieschnick, Wade Kieschnick, Craig Phelps, Rick Phelps, and David Stone.