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Betty Fear Obituary
On Thursday, February 7, Betty Jean Fear, passed from peaceful sleep with her family present to the presence of her Lord and Savior.
Betty Jean Ogilvie was born in Coushatta, LA on January 3, 1928 to Oscar and Beth Ogilvie. She graduated from Coushatta High School, where she was a cheerleader and honor student, in 1944. She attended Brenau College in Gainesville. In1948 she graduated from LSU, where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority and Alpha Beta Chi honorary business fraternity. In 1948 she married Truman John Fear Jr., whom she had met at LSU.
She worked for several years as secretary at First Methodist Church in Welsh and as bookkeeper at Fear Lumber Co.
She was very active in the First Methodist Church, serving on the Board of Trustees and various committees. At various times, she taught Sunday School and Bible School. She was instrumental in organizing nondenominational neighborhood prayer groups in the seventies. She was also active in Women's Research Club.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Truman J. Fear, Jr. She is survived by her five children; Marian Dameier (Brian) of Greenville, SC; Hope Shaw (Billy) of Coushatta, LA; Jay Fear (Teri) of Welsh. LA; Randy Fear (Laurie) of Welsh, LA; and Jeannie Quirk (Leo) of Moss Bluff, LA. Her pallbearers are grandsons Stuart Shaw of Coushatta, LA; Brooks Dameier of Omaha, NE; Beau Dameier of Atlanta, GA; Drew Fear of Dallas, TX; John Fear of Houston, TX; Win Fear of Welsh, LA. Granddaughters are Hope Taylor of Greenville, SC; Lacy Pfaff of Jacksonville, FL; and Shelby Quirk of Moss Bluff, LA. She is also survived by nine great grandchildren
Her funeral will be 2pm, Saturday, February 9, 2013 at First United Methodist Church of Welsh. Visitation will begin Friday 5pm-8pm at the Hixson Funeral Home in Welsh. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com
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Blanche Stephens
March 9, 2013
We were girls together but I was older. Betty Jean was always soft spoken and so friendly. I was always so close to that Coushatta family and have so many fond memories! With love, Blanche Brown Stepens
Germaine Comeaux
March 8, 2013
I was so sorry to hear about Mrs. Fear's death. I had a pleasant encounter with her at the polls in Welsh on Election Day when I took my mother, Bernice Arceneaux. Mrs. Fear looked very well that day. I remember her fondly, growing-up in Welsh and being friends with Marian. I extend my heart-felt sympathy to the entire family.
Kathy Sandefer
February 20, 2013
I remember the first day I really met and visited with Betty was on Black Lake at her camp. She was always smiling and such a sweet, vivacious, and precious little lady! I loved being with all of your family, and always enjoyed seeing her. You were blessed with a wonderful Mom!!
Sending love and sympathy to you all. God Bless You!
Kathy Sandefer
Denice Sonnier
February 12, 2013
I have had the privilage of getting to know Mrs. Betty since I started working at the library here in Welsh. I will miss her sweet smile terrible. I'm sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all.
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February 9, 2013
Jay, Skp here. I loved your Mother and thought the world of her.I haven't checked my facebook lately or read the papers. I'm sorry for your loss and I pray that the Good Lord will comfort you and your family in your time of grief
Skip Fullilove
Clint & Sherry Hardy
February 9, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Robbie Trahan
February 9, 2013
Randy,Jay and family.i am really sorry for ur loss.she was a kind and sweet lady.always greeted me with a smile and i was always welcome in her home.prayers to all of you. Robbie Trahan
February 8, 2013
Marian, So sorry to hear about your mother, Ms. Betty. You and all the Fear family are in our thoughts and prayers. Thelma (Faul) and Roy Manuel
Elton, LA
Sallie Sanders
February 8, 2013
Hope and family,
I just saw your mom had died in the American Press. She was a real class act. She always reminded me of my own mama. Please know that you and your family are in my heart and prayers. My love to all of you,
Sallie Jones Sanders
Sylvia, William and Leland Meche
February 8, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Fear Family during this very sad time. Ms. Betty was a very kind person who will be missed by many.
Lisa Brummel
February 8, 2013
Jay. I just happened to go on facebook and saw someone had re-posted your status about your mom. I'm so sorry to hear about this loss for you and your family. You are right, she was a wonderful woman and a good Christian. I will never forget that after I had cancer surgery in 1980, I received a card in the mail from your mom's prayer group to let me know they had been praying for me. I was so moved and I am certain that her prayers had a lot to do with me being alive today. I've never forgotten this wonderful gift she and her group gave to me. I've thought of her often through the years because of her kindness. So now she is in heaven praying for us all...and just thinking about that kinda makes me feel pretty good. I am sure you will all miss her so much. Condolences to your entire family.
Lisa (Lafargue Louviere) Brummel
Tina Galley Ackel
February 8, 2013
Jay, Jeanne and Randy, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mrs Betty was so beautiful and kind. She will be missed by many.
Phil and Vickie Hebert
February 7, 2013
Mrs. Betty was a wonderful lady! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Carolyn Langley
February 7, 2013
Dear Jeanne and family,
Our hearts are sad for the loss of your dear Mamma. I am so glad we knew your sweet Mom through Allison & Mark when they pastored Welsh First UMC. I will see you Saturday at the funeral. Prayers for all of you. Carolyn & Robert
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