Bertie Elizabeth Seitz, 95, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on November 7, 2026, at Rosefield Court Assisted Living. She was born on July 11, 1931 in Port Neches, Texas to the late Bertram and Bessie Cayard.

Bertie was a devoted member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Bridge City, where she actively participated in the United Methodist Women and shared her faith by teaching Sunday school. She found joy in her hobbies of sewing and quilting and cherished the fun times spent with her sisters traveling as The U-Turn Tours. Bertie had a fondness for the color red and delighted in her favorite foods, especially anything fried or dipped in chocolate and coffee. For over 20 years, she dedicated her career to teaching elementary special education, touching many lives with her kindness and expertise.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husbands, Marvin Dudley and James Seitz; her son, Kenneth Ross Dudley; and her grandson, David Wayne Dudley.

Bertie is survived by her loving children, Wayne Dudley and his wife, Pat; Vicki Dudley, and Maribeth Moore and her husband, Larry; stepchildren, Kate Massengale, Carol Courtney, and Don Seitz and his wife, Catalina. She also leaves behind her cherished grandchildren, Sarah Stutz and her husband, Troy; Matthew Moore and his wife, Holly; and Ashley Cox and her husband, Brandon; and her adored great-grandchildren, Hannah Dudley, Maggie, Grace, and Ella Stutz; Carson and Lydia Moore; and Kayleigh, Nolan, and Adeline Cox. Bertie is also survived by her sister, Kathy Gaudet.

A visitation will be held on November 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at Melancon Levingston Funeral Home - Port Neches, located at 2001 Nall St., Port Neches, Texas 77651. The funeral service will follow at 10:00 a.m. at Melancon Levingston Funeral Home - Port Neches. A graveside service will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches.