Shantel Marie

Chavis

Shantel M. Chavis 46, of Beaumont, TX; passed Aug. 20, 2025.

Services are Saturday, Sept. 06, 2025. at Douglas Memorial CME Church 1370 Ewing St, Beaumont, TX. Visitation will begin at 10AM until Funeral at 11AM. Interment will be in Anthony Cemetery Beaumont, TX.

Shantel Marie Chavis was born January 1, 1979, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Delores McCrea Dartez and the late Joseph Garriet, Sr. Shantel, known as "Shan", was a lifelong resident of Elton, LA, until her recent move to Beaumont, Texas.

She graduated from Elton High School. Shantel dedicated herself to hard work and service. She was employed for many years at Coushatta Casino Resort as a lead cook. Beyond her career as an excellent cook, she was a devoted caretaker of her mother. Shantel expressed herself through cooking, dancing, and spreading love to all around her. Motherhood was her greatest joy, and her children and grandchildren were her pride.

On August 20, 2025, surrounded by family, Shantel laid down the weight of this world and entered into eternal rest. Although her journey on earth ended, her eternal life with God began.

Shantel was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Garriet Sr, and her maternal and paternal grandparents.

She leaves behind her sons, Demon Garriet, Charvel Chavis, and Jaydon Chavis; her daughter, Miracle Bell; her grandsons, Malik Garriet and Legend Chavis; her mother, Delores Dartez; her brothers, Joseph Garriet, Jr., and Michael (Jo Lynn) Garriet; her Godson, Jacorian Garriet; her Godmother, Evelyn McCrea; a special friend, Herbert Batiste; and a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Proctor's Mortuary - Beaumont, is in charge of final arrangements, 3522 Washington Blvd. Beaumont, TX. 77705 (409) 840-2022.The guest book can be signed; words of comfort and condolences for the family can be left at www.proctorsmortuary.com