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Carolina Rosella Bessire

1938 - 2018

Carolina Rosella Bessire obituary, 1938-2018, Lubbock, TX

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1938

DIED

2018

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Carolina Bessire Obituary

Lubbock- Carolina Rosella Bessire of Lubbock passed away on Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018 at the age of 79. She was born October 5, 1938 in Littlefield to Alvin and Ruby (Ogerly) Lingnau. After graduating from Littlefield High School, she went on to attend Draughn's Business College. She worked a variety of jobs for many years. Carolina married Jerry Bessire on May 9, 1965 in Lubbock. They were members of Parkway Drive Church of Christ.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Jerry; sons, Andrew Bessire and wife Kimiko of Niantic, Connecticut and David Bessire of Plano; brothers, Alfred Lingnau and wife Lidia and Hubert Lingnau and wife Geraldine all of Lubbock; and grandchildren, Abigail and Zachary. Carolina was preceded in death by her parents and two children, Charise and Stephen Bessire; sister-in-law, Jean Lingnau.

Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Monday, April 16, 2018 at Combest Family Funeral Homes with the family receiving friends 6-8 p.m. Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at Parkway Drive Church of Christ with entombment to follow at the City of Lubbock Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Children's Home of Lubbock.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lubbock Avalanche-Journal from Apr. 15 to Apr. 16, 2018.

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Terry Ogerly

April 13, 2018

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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Terry Ogerly

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April 12, 2018

Please accept my deepest condolences. Isaiah 61 1 + 2 says "May the God of All Comfort", bring Comfort to you and your family at this time of grief.

A Cleveland

April 11, 2018

Please accept my deepest and heartfelt sympathy. I am so sorry for your loss. May the God who binds up the broken-hearted comforts all who mourn sustain your family during this challenging time.(Isaiah 61: 1,2.) Sincerely.

Jess & Betty Headley

April 10, 2018

So sorry to hear of your families loss.
Praying for you Jerry as well as your family.
Sweet lady!

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2210 Broadway, Lubbock, TX 79401

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