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Barbara Cheshire

Atlanta, Georgia

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CHESHIRE, Barbara "Bebe" WrightBarbara Wright Cheshire, "Bebe", age 90, passed away on February 18, 2023. She was preceded in death by husband, Joseph Mayson Cheshire (Joe) and son Joseph Mayson Cheshire, Jr. (Joey). She is survived by daughter, Laura Cheshire and her husband, Allen...

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When I first met Bebe, I was a shy teenager, who fell in love with her brother, Billy.... she was so kind and loving to me - from the moment we met - that I have always treasured her love and friendship. Through the years, we have shared so many very happy family times at holidays and picnics...comforted each other in times of sorrow and struggle, and I am blessed by the memories of all these times. She has been a double blessing to my sons, with her guidance and help, through the...

Mrs. Cheshire was a mother to me. Joey and I were best friends growing up. We were always doing things together, sometimes exploring at the limit. Mrs. Cheshire always nurtured us with guidance and love in her graceful way. She helped to raise me with her quiet understanding and integrity. Dear Laura, Susan, Mason and Katie, you are lucky to have been loved by such a great lady. We will now talk to her through our thoughts and prayers. She will provide her love from heaven. Steve Moody

To Bebe's family: My father Bonneau Dickson performed your mother's wedding. Bebe Cheshire was one of the first people I met in my life whose radiance could light up a room. I so enjoyed eating lunch with her after the Homecomings at Rock Spring Presbyterian. I can't imagine how wonderful it must have been to have had her as a family member. My sincerest condolences to you all. Bebe's life was an inspiration to everyone lucky enough to meet her. I will be at the funeral Saturday to mark...

On behalf of the students, faculty and staff of Converse University, we wish you peace and comfort. Please accept our condolences and heartfelt sympathies.

As Bonnie Fritz so beautifully wrote, Bebe was a friend and mentor as well as a colleague when we worked together in the Learning Assistance Unit of the Counseling Center at Georgia State. Last Friday, as I was in my front yard fertilizing the pansies, I found myself thinking of Bebe and remembering how every Friday she faithfully watered the house plants that she had brought to our office. In all things--large and small--Bebe was responsible and nourishing, and under her care those plants...

My condolences for your family during this trying time. 1Thess.4:14

Thank you, Bebe, for being a part of my life. You were such a gift and blessing. To all the family, I wish love and peace. Vicky Allen