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paul allen
February 1, 2021
Sunshine and her wonderful and loving family was our next door neighbors on Delhi Street in Bossier City for many years when I was growing up. I remember her ringing the dinner bell when it was time for supper. I remember thinking what a great mother she was to her five children. I felt a warm kinship to her and her family.
Her personality was absolutely sparkling to anyone she spoke to. She was a true Southern lady from the core.
I will never forget her and will always remember her with the fondest of memories.
Susan Gardner Hillman
December 20, 2020
Mrs.Dement was a loving and gracious person. I loved having her as a teacher. Tim and family, I am so sorry for your loss.
Cindy Kimbell
February 19, 2011
Sunshine Dement taught me at a very early age that if you loved the Lord, you are to love His people. I had the priviledge of riding with her as she checked on a sick friend, brought a meal to a hungry family,took a child to Sunday School or stayed in prayer for her friends and family. She showed me the meaning of loving God's children through actions of kindness. Always open armed to give a hug or offer a positive word of encouragement.
She was my mother-in-law for many years and grandmother to my children and grandchildren. She was one of my dearest friends and I loved her with my entire heart. God Bless you George,Tim,Steve,Walter and Ann. Her light will never go out.
Cindy Chandler Dement Kimbell
Debbie Posey
February 19, 2011
I had the privilege of being a student of Mrs. Dement at GJHS and working with the Dement family at the Holiday Inn. Mrs. Dement was a beautiful lady, inside and out. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Joan(Doll Harrington) Farr
February 14, 2011
Ann and the Dement Family-You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Muddie Morton
February 14, 2011
I never had the privilege of meeting Ms. Sunshine, but she and Mr. Dement has a wonderful daughter that my husband and family have known for 25 years. I do know that Annie loves her parents and has honored them all these years. With the Lord in our lives, comfort and grace is always our portion. I love you little Annie and may you and your dad be comforted at this time...........MUDD
Yvette W.
February 14, 2011
A gracious lady.....the world is a much poorer place at her passing. God bless and hold your family close.
February 13, 2011
Our prayers are with you and family. Thanks for your friendship and service during your tenure as Mayor.
The Jaggers Family
GLENDA D.
February 12, 2011
DEAR STEVE, I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
I HAVE NEVER FORGOT THE HELP YOU GAVE ME WITH MY CAR.
Sue Carter
February 10, 2011
George and all the Dement family:
May the Lord comfort you at this time; may His peace and grace flood your souls and may you rest in the assurance that you'll all be together some day.
I will never forget working with you and Sunshine when I was @ the S'port-Bossier Convention & Tourist Bureau. I respected you as professionals, I looked up to you as models of what marriage is supposed to be and I just plain enjoyed being in your orbit-your sense of humor George, Sunshine's beauty, style, graciousness, her laugh and both of you the epitomes of hospitality. Some of my fondest memories are of our trip to Norfolk to bid the WWII Sub Vets convention and our side trip to Old Williamsburg.
Heaven is brighter for Sunshine's presence and her light, life's experiences, influence and lessons will be with you until you meet again.
Sending prayers and warm thoughts your way!
February 10, 2011
mr george dement and family,our prayers are with you and your family.:eddie haynes
February 10, 2011
to the dement family sorry for your loss my mom Betty Taylor used to work for you and she ask for me to pass on to you how very sorry she was to here that mrs sunshine is gone . she lives in bossier now.
Vickie & Randy Lesniewski
February 10, 2011
Dear Steve and Family, Our thoughts are with you and your family. Shine blessed every life she touched and she willed be missed by all.
February 10, 2011
MAYOR DEMENT,ANN,TIM,STEVE AND WALTER. WHAT A JOY IT IS TO KNOW THAT MRS SUNSHINE IS IN THE PRESENCE OF OUR LOVING LORD. SHE WILL BE MISSED FOR A SHORT TIME, BUT WITHOUT QUESTION WE WILL BE TOGETHER IN HIS PRESENCE. SHE WAS A WONDERFUL WIFE, MOM AND FRIEND TO ALL WHO KNEW HER. SHE REALLY WAS OUR "FIRST LADY". CHUCK AND ELAINE DUNCAN
February 9, 2011
Mr. Dement,Ann, Steve, Walter and Tim, you were all so blessed to have a wonderful Mom and Wife. I was blessed to have spent time with Mrs. Dement. I asked her once how do you always have a smile on your face. She said with her sweet voice: A smile on your face keeps a smile in your heart. She also would say if you can't say something nice do not say anything at all. Mrs. Dement set the example for all Christians to live by. My family loved all the Dements so much. Thank You Mrs. Dement for the wonderful memories.
Nancy Pacillo Jowers and the Pacillo Family
Bossier City, Louisiana
Rodney Landry
February 9, 2011
Dear Dement Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I don't need to tell you how wonderful this lady was. The one main thing I remember her for is how she treated me and everyone else. She was everyone's friend. As I grew up with her sons she treated me as one of her own. God Bless all of you.
Dannita Allen
February 9, 2011
I will never forget the first time I met Sunshine. I was going through a hard time in my life
Pat Burchett
February 9, 2011
Dear Family, I learned from Sue Cobb yesterday the news of Sunshine. The Dement family brings back so many fond memories as a young couple moving to Bossier City in the 70's. Dewey and I always loved your family and enjoyed your presence at so many functions. Sunshine was the epitome of kindness and hospitality and that will be long remembered by all who knew her. My love to each of you as you journey through this time. Pat Burchett
Micki DeVille
February 9, 2011
So many memories of Sunshrine.
Peggy (Basham) Payne
February 9, 2011
I am blessed to have known her and had her as my teacher. She was always true to her name, a ray of sunshine. She was a grand lady and a beautiful soul.
Peggy Basham Payne
Fort Myers, FL
February 9, 2011
Mr. George and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of this precious sweet Southern Lady. May God bless and keep you and your children. Bobby & Mary Baker, Mansfield, La.
JUANITA G. HALL
February 9, 2011
TO THE FAMILY OF SUNSHINE DEMENT, I WANT YOU TO KNOW HOW SORRY I AM FOR YOUR LOSS, MY HEART AND MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU, MR, GEORGE, WALTER, ANN, TIM, AND OF COURSE YOU MY DEAR FRIEND STEVE, MY HEART CRIES FOR YOU, YOU ARE ALL IN MY THOUGHT AT THIS MOST SAD TIME IN YOUR LIVES, BUT KNOW IN YOUR HEARTS YOU WILL AGAIN SEE YOUR PERCIOUS WIFE AND MOTHER ONCE AGAIN WHEN YOU TO JOIN HER IN THE ARMS OF OUR FATHER JESUS CHRIST..........JUANITA G. HALL
Sammy Johnson
February 9, 2011
To the Dement Family, know that you are in our prayers at this time of sorrow. We all share in your lost and grieve with you. For as a wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, the First Lady of Bossier City and an educator, she was truly loved by many. Know this, that eventhough she has left your side, she brings a smile as the sun sits in the sky. For she left this world a better place, as she taught so many to keep a smile on thier face. Sgt./Ofc. Sammy M.Johnson #220 (BSO#1014)
Lola B. Nettles May
February 9, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Pansy Lee
February 9, 2011
Ann & Steve, I want to tell you how sorry I am to hear of the loss of your sweet Mother. Ann, I was just thinking of you a day or so before I read it in the paper. I am so glad I had the pleasure of knowing you at LSUHSC. You always were strong in your calling there. Steve, I met you many years ago and am truly sorry for your loss. I lost my sweet Mother a few months ago and it has been a very difficult time. We know we will be with them again on that beautiful shore. Heaven is sweeter. Your love for each other will help to comfort your hearts. May the Holy Spirit surround you with his comfort.
Lorrie Pacillo Nunley and the Pacillo Family
February 8, 2011
Mr. Dement, Ann, Steve, Tim, and Walter,
I want to extend our deepest sympathy on behave of the "Pacillo" family. We pray you find comfort in the arms of our Lord and Savior at this time of sorrow.
We cherish great memories growing up with all of you, and Mrs. Sunshine's true Southern Hospitality. She was such a sweet and gracious woman. I can see her and Mother sitting at a table right there in heaven, having coffee, and sharing stories of the good ole days.
With his sweet blessings,
KS
February 8, 2011
Mrs. Dement was my 8th grade PE teacher and was always very kind. Her compassion is what made her a great teacher.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Her love and kindness was a seed in many children's hearts that has developed 'great' adults in her lifetime.
She set the standard .... She made a difference.
February 8, 2011
Dear Ann and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Your Mother was a very special lady.
She was someone I've known all my life. You and family are
in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Susan Towns Hilburn
Gene Bickley
February 8, 2011
Ann, I am very sorry for you loss. Your Mother was a fine lady. As I told you years ago my parents were good friends with yours.
Rhonda Drach
February 8, 2011
Mr. Dement and family,
Sorry to hear of Ms. Dements departure. Mrs. Dement was a sweet lady. I had the privilige of hanging wallpaper for her when you built the home in Frierson. God bless you and your family and comfort you in this time of sorrow.
Joyce and Chaz Davis
February 8, 2011
Sunshine was always our sunshine. Wherever we happened to meet, she always gave us God's message of hope, and she shared with us her wisdom that God's Grace is sufficient.
Our parting with her is not the end of our relationship. We have not lost her. We know where she is, and that she is praying for us at this moment.
1Thessalonians 4:13-14 We look forward to a magnificent reunion with our Sunshine. She, her family, and we will be together with the Lord forever.
Sheri Moore
February 8, 2011
We heard the news..i am very devastated. Sunshine we love you, a very sweet ,beautiful woman...our prayers are with you.
Sheri Moore
February 8, 2011
We heard the news..i am very devastated. Sunshine we love you, a very sweet ,beautiful woman...our prayers are with you.
Rudy, & Vera Barnes Deason
February 8, 2011
Dear George, Ann, Steve, Tim and Walter...To say Sunshine was a great 'LADY' would be a ture understatment..I was privileded to know her since way back in 1942...when Genie and I was growing up and have fond memories of our years of friendship over the coming years..Yes she always was the First Lady of Bossier City, standing tall for her Husband, Children and the 'City'. Always with a SMILE! She was a true
Bearkat and would fight for 'Right and her family always. She will alwys be remembered for what she was to all of us...Thanks for the memories Sunshine...God Bless...
Sheri Moore
February 8, 2011
We heard the news..i am very devastated. Sunshine we love you, a very sweet ,beautiful woman...our prayers are with you.
Donna Kelsh (Beckham)
February 8, 2011
I had Mrs. Dement as my PE teacher at Greenacres many years ago. So sorry for the loss of such a dear, sweet lady. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
February 8, 2011
Mrs. Dement was a wonderful educator. I was in her P.E. class at Greenacres and still remember many things she thought us. She instilled more than just physical education in the teaching of her students.
May the family know many are thinking of her today with wonderful memories.
A Former Student
February 8, 2011
Dear George & Family, Sunshine was a truly Southern Lady loved by all. Our love & prayers for now,days and months to come. Thank you for sharing her with us all these years. Bobby & Margaret Clark
Millie Fuller Hodge
February 8, 2011
Dement family I am so sorry for your loss.Mrs.Sunshine Dement was my P.E. teacher many years ago.I always remember her loving and really caring about her students. Everytime I thought about her or heard her name I always smile and think what a wonderful person she is. God will be with you all.
Dana Groff
February 8, 2011
Dear Dement family, I am so sorry for your loss, I had the pleasure of Sunshine as my PE teacher at GJHS. I also worked at the Holiday Inn with my Mom and knew the family. Mom and I miss you all and are so sorry again for your loss.
Dana Groff and Lee Groff.
Frank and Verna Tate
February 8, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Pat Weisel-Covington
February 8, 2011
Mrs. Dement was a wonderful teacher and I am so blessed by having her as a teacher. Over the years, I was lucky enough to see her from time to time and she reamined a lovely, Southern lady. My prayers and sympathy to her family.
Judy Bandaries
February 8, 2011
George, My memories go back to both bowling alleys, and Holiday Inn in Bossier. Sunshine was the Sunshine of your life. She was so very gracious, and kind to everyone. She never met a stranger.
God Bless you and your family.
Shelly Poston
February 8, 2011
Dear Dement Family~
I have fond memories of the two of you coming into WK Bossier Welnness Center at 530am. And all the crew Dewitt "PeeWee" Patton, Mr Patterson, Red, all of them walking on the treadmill and then going in the breakroom and have your morning coffee and chat!
I love u all so very much and pray for your peace during this time!
Kathy Stewart Gant
February 8, 2011
Dear Dement Family, Your mom was one of my favorite teachers. She not only taught us PE but life lessons as well. I don't think I ever saw her lose her temper with students, she always had a smile and words of encouragement. She had a way of making us all feel special-a rare gift of a truly dedicated teacher. My prayers are with all of you at this time.
Cal Hassell
February 8, 2011
I had the joy of knowing Sunshine through
Steve, as we were growing up. I know she
will be missed, my prayers for your family.
February 8, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We will all be together one day soon. I know sunshine was kinfolk to my mother and was my grandmothers first cousin, Blanch Rogers Walker. Alvyn Ragan, Haughton La.
PATRICK POSTON
February 8, 2011
DEAR STEVE WALTER TIM AND ALL FAMILY IM SO VERY SORRY ABOUT MRS,SUNSHINE SHE WAS
A VERY STONG WOMEN ILL NEVER FORGET THE TIME I GOT YOU IN THE DOG HOUSE STEVE WHEN WE WHERE LATE PICKING HER UP FROM THE FARM TO MEET YOUR DAD IN BOSSIER SHE GOT ON YOU AND ME BOTH FOR THAT BUT I WILL SEE YOU ALL THURSDAY AND ALL WAYS REMEMBER I LOVE YOU ALL AND MY PRAYERS WILL BE GOING OUT TO ALL OF YOU
ALWAYS
PATRICK POSTON
February 8, 2011
My heart goes out to the entire family as you deal with the sadness of your loss. Paddy Dement, Birmingham, AL
Paul Allen
February 7, 2011
My family and I had the great pleasure of being next door neighbors to Sunshine and George Dement for many years. Sunshine had the greatest personality of any lady that I have ever known. Her sincerity was evident in every word that she spoke. We will cherish her memory forever.
Bill & Charlene Grumble
February 7, 2011
Mr. D and Family:
We have lost a great lady whom I loved very much also. She aways brighton my day when we spoke and she gave me that warm hug, She will be missed, but on that great day in the not to distant future, we will be with her again and I look forward to that day that we will share another big hug. Remember, God is your strengh!
Tony King
February 7, 2011
Dear Mr. Mayor & Family,
I extend my most sincere condolences in the loss of your dear wife and mother. You, Mr. Mayor and Sunshine were always so kind to my young children and me those many years ago, especially in our time of crisis. I pray the Lord will be with your during this very difficult time for y'all.
Dianne Cranford Hedrick
February 7, 2011
Ann, Steve, Walter & Tim, I am so sorry for the loss of you Mother. She was a "Special Lady" who always had a smile on her sweet face.. We had a lot of good times at your house and she made that possible. I have a lot of wonderful Memories of those times. Know that my prayers and thoughts are with your family during this sad time.
Paula Sneed
February 7, 2011
Just want to let you all know that I am thinking and praying for you. Sunshine was a beautiful person inside and out. She always made you feel so special. I know she and Papa are having a great visit together until we all get there.
Kennie Kitchens Foord
February 7, 2011
My parents, Artis and Helen Kitchens, thought the world of both Mr. and Mrs. Dement. My mother worked with Mr. Dement for years at The Holiday Inn. Miss Sunshine was such a lovely person - so gracious and kind. My heart goes out to you.
For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud
February 7, 2011
The Final Farewell
On behalf of the 1,307 Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to our comrade and lifetime Legionnaire, George Dement and his family upon the passing of his wife, Sunshine. She was a great lady, a patriot of the greatest generation and a true asset to our community. We will miss her dearly. Sunshine we bid you a final farewell. Rest in peace,
Dennis N. Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
February 7, 2011
Ann, Walter, Steve, and Timmy.... I was saddened to hear about your mom. We all grew up in the same neighborhood, went to the same school and I even had your mom as my teacher from elementary through junior high. She was probably the sweetest woman I have ever met. Every time my sister drive by the property in Frierson, we alway wave and say "Good morning, Sunshine...Good morning, George" and I will continue doing that. She will be so missed.
Dorothy Thompson Colbert
Helen Thompson Hobbs
Deborah Dyner
February 7, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of loss....Deborah and Chris Dyner
February 7, 2011
Ann, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.
You and your family are in our prayers.
June Edwards BHS '66
S K
February 7, 2011
and ..I only thought I had the oldest P.E. teacher at GJH. She was a young 46 year old and here I am older than that now! I will miss hearing about you. My your family cherish your memories that will live forever in their heart.
Linda Diffey Snider
February 7, 2011
Ann, Steve, Tim & Walter, So sorry for the loss of your mother. Mrs. Dement was my PE teacher when I was at Greenacres Jr. High School and I loved her very much. It wasn't until high school that Ann & I became friends and I spent many hours in the Dement home and have lots of fond memories of the entire family. Please know that my prayers and thoughts are with you all during this very difficult time. Your dad was at my brother Dale's "Celebration of Life" last February and it meant a great deal to my family.
Terry Adley
February 7, 2011
Mr. Dement, Ann,Steve,Walter, and Tim. I am so sorry for you loss. Thinking of Mrs Dement brings back alot of memories of when we were kids. I used to spend the night alot at the house on Delhi and sometime we would go to the farm. Mrs Dement was one of the nicest ladys I ever knew. She was always a happy and careing person and I know she will be missed by many and I will never forget her and your whole family .
I still Love all of you,
Terry Adley
Francene Glorioso Miller
February 7, 2011
George and Family:
Sunshine's name was her personality! She was a gracious and kind lady.
You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lynda Davis
February 7, 2011
Sunshine will be forever loved and remembered. My prayers go out to the Dement family.
Jennifer Phillips
February 7, 2011
Jake, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your dad are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kelly Hoffee-Nasser
February 7, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kerry Kidd
February 7, 2011
George,Ann,Steve,Walter,Tim...I am so sad to hear of Shine's passing. I have never known such a beautiful, caring person and will remember her always. I love you guys and my thoughts are with you.
Cami Barlow
February 7, 2011
Extending our sincerest sympathy to your family at this time of deepest sorrow. Please know that the "LMA Family" comprised of some 302 villages, towns and cities send our love and prayers to you and yours.
LOUISIANA MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION
Officers, Board, Members and Staff
February 7, 2011
Ann,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Brenda McDonald Jones
Bossier Bearkat - Class of 1966
February 7, 2011
My love & prayers as you make a difficult
adjustment. Thanks for wonderful memories
Gloria Gravitt. Bossier City, LA
Julia Watson
February 7, 2011
I have countless wonderful memories of Mrs. D growing up. The friendship she and mother shared will always be a blessing. Having lost daddy in '03 I understand your pain -- but I also rejoice in knowing that we will see them both again. My prayers are with you.
Julia Wachtel Watson
Karen Mann
February 7, 2011
I new Mrs. Dement in my teenage years when she was my physical ed teacher. At that time I was going through so much at home and I was in so much emotional pain that I confided in Mrs.Dement and she was there for me and changed my life. I truly believe I would not be here today except for the kind words and attention she gave me in my time of need. That resulted in me babysitting for walter and his wife for a summer. She will forever hold a special place in my heart, and this world has just lost a very special angel and heaven gained one.
Elmer Carr
February 7, 2011
Your love and kindness will always be in our hearts.
Elmer and Evelyn Carr
L. Harris
February 7, 2011
...a beautiful story...I am sorry for your loss. Prayers go out to your family.
Robert Stoll
February 7, 2011
Dear Steve, Sorry for the loss of your Mom.
Jerry McMenis
February 7, 2011
Ann, I am so sorry for your loss. Jerry McMenis - LSU Hospital ER
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