Betty you knew the day you passed my book to Sheila that our families would come together. God must have sent you a message that day. Sheila I'm glad you called me. Jacque McDonnell The rosetta side of the family.

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Thank you Betty you really helped me in school I shall never forget you I will keep you in my heart.

Thank you Betty you helped me in school so much I can repay you anywhy I can.You took time to help me on my homework and March of Dimes.You are like a  grandmother to me.We will miss you dearly Betty.

Miss Betty I am so  glad you came into my life. You were such a great friend to me and my son Julius YOU will be deeply missed. Till we see each other again. Gone but never Forgotten. Celina And Julius Adeshigbin

Miss Betty I will always miss you . I am so glad I met you and what a wonderful person you were. Julius will miss you dearly. Love Always Celina & Julius Adeshigbin

From Donella Coffey: 

Cheryl, I too am so sorry for your tragic loss, but I wanted you to know how well thought of your mother was. When I read the first post about this I realized that I had heard this story out in California and did not know her name. My Aunt Gladys lives in Pasadena and she told me this story about the sweet woman with an adorable poodle that would come every day to a woman that lived around the corner from her and next door to my aunt's best friend. The woman my aunt called Aunt Betty would take the relative (who my aunt described as difficult) almost every day to her home where she also cared for her own husband. My aunt said she was so sweet and always kind and smiling and she was sad that this had happened to such a wonderful lady who did so much for others. I just wanted you to know that your mother touched lives you may not have known about, a life well lived even though a life cut short. My aunt doesn't know you but sends her condolences. 
Peace to you, 
Donella

A tragic loss for family and friends - cherish your memories; they never fade. Betty was a kind, gentle, strong soul that had a tremendous influence on all who encountered her over her lifetime.

It was an honor to have worked with such a beautiful and caring lady at Union Texas.  Betty always had a sweet smile for everyone and was never so busy she could not take time to lift you up and make you feel that everything was going to be all right.  She was truly a blessing to me, and I will always have precious memories of her.  It was wonderful to see and spend time with her at our reunion, and my only regret is that I did not hug her a little longer and tell her how very special she was to me.
Thoughts and prayers to her family and special prayers for Collins. Thank you for sharing Betty with all of us.

My working days at Union Texas were made much brighter with your Mom's wonderful, caring spirit.  I feel very blessed that I had the opportunity to spend special time with her at our recent reunion. She was a amazing friend and I am so happy I had the chance to tell her.
My prayers to Cheryl, Sheila, Wayne and Teresa in this difficult time. 
Thank you all for our wonderful visit last night.  :)  Prayers for your Dad
and Wayne, don't forget to complete your "Bucket List !" Love,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Aunt Betty's beautiful smile and kind heart will certainly be missed. We send our love, and offer our support.

I worked with Betty years ago at Union Texas Petroleum. She was a very nice and friendly person. My sympathies go out to her husband and family

Betty was very special to all of us who worked with her at Union Texas Petroleum - our thoughts and prayers are with Betty's family and friends at this time.  May God's love and many happy memories bring you comfort.

I was saddened to hear of Betty's passing and send my thoughts and prayers to the entire family. I worked with Betty for many years at Union Texas Petroleum and just visited with her last month at the UTP reunion. Betty was such a sweet and kind woman, I know she'll be greatly missed.

My sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the LaCroix family with this desvating loss.  Betty was a longtime friend having worked together at UTP for many years.  We just saw her at the reunion in early October and was warmed by her presence.  Heaven certainly has a new Angel, and we thank God for beautiful Betty.

To the LaCroix family,
We are so sad to learn of your loss. Betty was a kind and compassionate friend who was loved by many. She will be missed.

Craig and Edie send our deepest sympathy and love to all the LaCroix Family!
God Bless you all!

I met the LaCroix family as a young teen, while dating their son during my highschool years.
They became my surrogate family spending many vacations and holidays together. Betty & Collins love helped shape my life in many ways.  Sheila, I love you as if you were my own sister, and pray for your pain to ease with time, as I pray for the family as well.  Cherish the time you shared with them, just like the joy that you experience when the flowers are in bloom.  I love you,

to Bettys family    to deal with such a big loss   so sorry  my name  is randy snyder   (varner)my mother was Edna Snyder  and  she would talk about Betty quit alot in my growing  up   i myself just called Betty about 5 months back  to talk to her  and tried to  locate a cousin of mine named Donald Hansford   would love to locate him   but to no avail she didnt have anuber for him   but we did  talk about  th big family   and growing up   i was saddened  to hear of her passing   and deeply sorry for the  family   may she rest in peace

The world is a better place having had such a wonderful angel to so many as Betty LaCroix.  Our lives are brighter from having known her, loving her and receiving her love in return.  Thank you Betty -- for everything.  We will miss you.

Love,
Elise & Cody

Cheryl and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.  This is a sad time, but your Mother will continue to be with you in spirit.  I hope in time you can find comfort in that.
Karen Albrecht

Mrs. LaCroix was always such a great neighbor and friend.  I can't begin to tell the family how sorry I am for their loss.  Growing up next door, Mr. & Mrs. La Croix were a constant in my life.  Always smiling and doing little things for us kids.  Mrs. LaCroix is already greatly missed by those of us that love her.

Your mother was my rock of gibralter when I needed someone to talk to. She was the one that was there for me at 6:00 A.M.as I sat on a bed in a motel in Michigan where my son died from injuries,while on a job for his company. She always would tell me it will get easier but the hurt will never leave.  I will miss that sweet little lady and my rock. Love you Betty. Joanne Polyard Crosby Tx

My close friend for 30 years.  She taught me many life lessons that I will use throughout my lifetime.  She was always near when I needed a friend to laugh or cry with, she was an Angel on Earth. She never knew a stranger.

Our hearts go out to Sheila, Cheryl, Wayne, Teresa and their families. We are thinking of you. The picture I posted of the family was so special, it was the last time we saw our Aunt Betty.  We continue to pray for Uncle Buddy and his family. We had such a nice time visiting with everyone and so happy that we were able to be there with our family.  Please know we are here for you, and we love you...

To the kids, I am truely saddened by your loss. I believe your mother was an angel in my life. She took me in when I had no where to go and that small amount of time in the family finally paid off. She will always be a special person in my memories as in yours.

we are so sorry for your loss.  From the family of Sarah Martin of Milliken, Colorado/Johnstown, Colorado

The world won't be quite the same without my dear friend, Betty.  After my daughter died 15 years ago, Betty helped me so much through our association with The Compassionate Friends.  She and Collins were always so kind to us, and they always had smiles on their faces - such joyous people !  I will miss you, my friend, but I know you're in Heaven with Lee and Ronnie - I'm sure that was a wonderful reunion!  I love you and will miss you.

It was devestating to hear about Betty, she was the sweetest person and a wonderful friend.  We did Tupperware together and she accepted me in her heart just like she did everyone she ever met.  Collins was always right beside her and just as sweet.  I pray for him that God holds him during this awful time and gives him peace and love.  I know Betty is already in heaven and the welcome celebration must be just awesome. May God keep and hold you and may you remember all your wonderful memories of Betty.

The La Croix's were very special people! Mrs Betty will never be forgotten.I met Mrs.Betty thru Tupperare. Our hearfelt sympathy to the family. May God give you all the strength and courage to continue our own journey. God Bless!!

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your precious wife.  We remember the times we saw you both at the Macune Homecoming each October.  For the last few years we have not seen you and have missed you both.  We also remember the time you came to our home when we gave Mother and Dad (Charlie and Irene Ellisor) a party for their 65th Wedding Anniversary.  Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.  We pray for complete healing for you.

Charles and Agnes Ellisor

Our Dear Betty,
I don't think there are the right words in the English language to describe what a wonderful person she was.  She always had a nice word to say and if she didn't, then she wouldn't say anything.  Betty, I loved you so much and I prayed all the time that your life would become a little simpler because you had so much on your plate.  She worried so much about Collins that she didn't take care of herself because she believed that you take care of your family first and everything else follows.  I know that if Betty loved you, you experienced the purest form of love there is.  I will miss her so much and I am mad that I didn't keep in better contact with her.  You never know how much time you have so let the people you love know it.
Little Bit, you were a fluffy ball of love to Betty and Collins and you pumped new life into them.  Betty said she just didn't know what she would do if Little Bit hadn't come along.  Sheila, thank you, for some reason you knew that little dog needed them as much as they needed him.

Was so sorry to hear of Betty's passing. She was such a dear person. My mother Dorothy Reiland also sends her condolences to all the family. The family is in our thoughts & prayers.      Karen Reiland Yancy

TO Bettys family my mother Nancy Moore is Bettys first cousin.Ihad only met her and Collins a couple of times she was a very nice lady our thoughts and prayers are with you.

my name is wanda (martin) troncoso.  although i was very little when betty lived with sarah martin, my sisters nancy and norma talk about her all the time.  we are very sorry for your loss and you are in our thoughts and prayers.

My family and I were so sorry to hear of Betty's passing. I grew up down the street from the LaCroix family and she and Mr. LaCroix were always so gracious to buy Girl Scout cookies from me year after year. She was a great neighbor and always so kind to us kids. There just are no good words to express our sadness at a time like this.

To Aunt Betty's family and friends, I am so sorry for your loss. Like my sister said I know our families did not spend alot of time together but I do remember the last time Betty was here to see my dad. I always looked forward to the long letter I would get each year with her wonderful Christmas Card. She will be missed.

I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your precious wife and mother. You have the assurance of knowing that she touched so many lives in such special ways.
If there is anything I can do for any of you please call on me.  I still live at the same house on Rodney. My love and prayers are with you all.

My Aunt Betty.  Although our families didn't spend alot of time together I will always remember the visits you made to San Francisco and our visit to Houston so many years ago.   How you put up with an extra four people in your house for three weeks I will never know.  That visit is burned in my memory forever. Sleeping out on the screened in porch and a little dog, a chihauhua I believe.  You were such a gracious hostess you made all of us feel so at home.  I remember the late night bike rides, the visit to Astroworld, drinking Dr Pepper and one crazy night going to the drive in with all of us and ordering a crazy amount of food through a drive through.  You were a joy to be around and will be missed by all.  My thoughts to the family and my prayers to Uncle Collins.

Three years ago my dream came true. As the biological granddaughter of Betty and Collins Lacroix I was thrilled to finally meet a part of my family. Betty was open arms to me. She was caring and very open to sharing and there wasn't a moment I felt awkward when I was with her and Collins or the whole family. If fact it wasn't soon after meeting that she became known as Grandma Betty to me. My family fell in love with her and my husband and young daughter instantly adored her. In fact I'll never forget how she and Collins were there with us to celebrate my daughter's 1st birthday along with my Aunt Shelia Haman. They made an extra effort to travel across town that day and I was so appreciative. Betty is the kindest, loving human being I've ever met. It's a known fact she has touched several lives and many are mourning her loss right now. My family and I are extremely saddened by what has happened and what I'm feeling is hard to put in words. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and especially Collins during this difficult time. May God bless the family.
If there is anything I can do please contact me.
Melissa Banki

OBITUARY

Mrs. Betty JoAnn Hansford LaCroix

8 August, 1932 – 22 October, 2010

Forest Park East Funeral Home & Cemetery

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