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Betty Ruth (Bowerman) LeGrand
1946 - 2014
Betty Ruth (Bowerman) LeGrand
1946 - 2014
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BORN
1946
DIED
2014
Betty LeGrand Obituary
Betty was preceded in death by her parents Letitia and Frank Bowerman and dear sister-in-law, Bella Bowerman of Tucson, AZ.
Survivors included her husband of 48 years Andrew LeGrand III of Texarkana, AR,; daughter, Shannon LeGrand of Little Rock, AR; son and daughter-in-law, Angela and Drew Legrand of Texarkana, ; two grandsons, Andrew and Peyton Legrand; two brothers, Don Bowerman of Tucson, AZ and James Bowerman and his wife Melba of Texarkana, TX, sister, Patsy Crittenden of Texarkana, AR; brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Linda and Don LeGrand of Bastrop, LA and Nina LeGrand of Texarkana, AR and a number of nieces and nephews.
Memorial mass will be 10am Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at St Edwards Catholic Church with Rev. Paul Worm and Deacon David Fowler officiating.
Cremations arrangements are under the direction of East Funeral Home-Downtown
A rosary will be recited 6pm Tuesday, October 7, 2014 with visitation to follow from 6:30 to 8pm at East Funeral Home-Downtown.
In leiu of flowers memorials can be made to Hospice of Texarkana.
After the mass family will be at #4 Cedar Terrace, Texarkana, AR.
Online tributes can be sent at www.eastfuneralhomes.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Jeff Tyler
October 9, 2014
Drew-
We will continue to have your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Jeff, Michelle, Bailey, Kailyn Tyler
October 8, 2014
Drew, you have always been a special young man to me. I know how proud your mother was of you. May fond memories sustain you at this time, and time heal your wounds. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jeanne Goesl
October 8, 2014
Out of country, or we would be there with you. Chrys and I will pray for the happy repose of her soul, as well as peace for Andy and his family- Chrys and Don Capshaw
Claudia Garrigus
October 8, 2014
May prayers of strength, love, and acceptance follow and guide your family during this most difficult time.
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Lorna & Dean Downard
October 8, 2014
Dear LeGrand Family, Although we only met Betty at Don & Bella's 50th Wedding Anniversary in Tucson, it is like we've know her through her brother, Don's, conversations over the years. The picture album of a wonderful life lived will give everyone memories to keep close to their heart.
Tiffin & Vencene Reed
October 7, 2014
Andy,
Our prayers are with you and your family that Our Lord will wrap His loving arms around you, and help you draw strength from Him as well as each other.
May warm memories and time help to heal your grieving hearts.
Tiffin and Vencene Reed
JERRY SMITH
October 7, 2014
PRAYER'S WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY --JERRY & JEAN SMITH
Jennifer and John Dowdell
October 7, 2014
Uncle Andy, Shannon and Drew, words cannot beging to say how sorry we are for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and our prayers! All our love!
October 7, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are again with the LeGrand family during this difficult time. Sending love and healing from your friends at Southern Marketing Group in Memphis!
Al Rathheim, Randy James, Billy Johnson, Tabatha Hilton, Andy Owens, and Walt Johnson
Kim Potts-Titsworth
October 7, 2014
Angela & Drew,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers for your family during this difficult time.
Pam Bond
October 7, 2014
Shannon and family, I am so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. I will keep your family in my prayers.
Gary and Annell Langdon
October 7, 2014
Just looked at your photo gallery. What memories!! But best of all you have the hope of being reunited with Betty when you, too, reach your heavenly home. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Linda Spigner
October 7, 2014
Surely sorry to learn of this -- am
truly empathetic with the fight against
cancer. Love to all the family from
a fellow Texarkana girl.
ken keathley
October 6, 2014
My deepest sympathies. Went through loss of my wife 7 years ago.
If you are having signs of depression, get help. I almost waited too long.
Best wishes to Andy and family.
Ken Keathley
Nancy (Colbert) Thomas
October 6, 2014
I am so very sorry for your loss. I remember lots of laughs with Drew growing up at St. Edward's and I know you will have lots of great memories of your mother. Please know that you are all in my prayers.
October 6, 2014
Andy and family, so many SPECIAL memories through all the years together- WOW !! Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with Ya'll. Barbara(Smith) Parks and Betty(SMITH) Patton
Mike and Jo Goodson
October 6, 2014
Andy and family, Please accept our sincere sympathy and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time of your loss.
Peggy Dowd
October 6, 2014
To the LeGrand family. Larry and I are so sad to hear of Betty's death. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. Drew we love you.
Mark&Marcy Reese
October 6, 2014
"Andy, Drew and Shannon, Mark and I cannot express how much we love you all and are so sorry for your loss. Betty has always been like a mother to us and we will carry our memories forever in our hearts. I will always cherish the many talks Betty and I spent on the back porch every Monday. I always looked forward to our times together and all the advice and wisdom she gave me. Our family will always be here for you and continue to have you in our hearts, thoughts and prayers". Mark, Marcy & Rustin Reese
Wende Penwell
October 6, 2014
Mr. LeGrand, Shannon and Drew.....so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Legrand was a wonderful women and her loss will be felt by many. I remember sitting at many a softball game watching us play! Your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Susi Witkowski
October 6, 2014
I will miss Betty "Pudge" LeGrand. I will miss her clever emails, her sense of humor and most of all the sparkle in her eyes. My Mother (Miss Ruth) thought Betty was one of the prettiest wornen she had ever met. There are people that leave an imprint on your soul, Betty was one of them for me.
Andy and family, I am deeply sorry for your loss.
I will have fond memories and forever smiles when I think of Betty.
I am truly sorry for your loss.
Martha Howard
October 6, 2014
Shannon, I am so sorry that you lost your wonderful mother. I will be thinking of you and your family during this time.
PAUL NOWLIN
October 6, 2014
Andy and family, Sorry to hear of the loss of Betty. My prayers and support are with you. If you need to talk: 903-278-4694. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
PAUL RAY NOWLIN, SR.
October 6, 2014
Andy and family, We are so sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful lady and will surely be missed. Your family will be in our prayers. Love, Janet and Kenneth
Melanie Fulcher-Wiggins
October 6, 2014
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Much love, Melanie Fulcher-Wiggins & family
Jeff Hunter
October 6, 2014
Andy and family, we are very sorry for your loss.
Jeff and Marilyn Hunter. Waco
Sue Draper Gramling
October 6, 2014
Andy, you have a wonderful family. I know you will miss Betty so much, and I will mourn with you for your loss.
Elizabeth Head
October 6, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time
Donna Williams Sharp
October 5, 2014
Andy and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all as you mourn Betty's passing. May God Bless and keep you close.
Gerald Ann Stephens Lundy
October 5, 2014
I am so sorry for you loss. I remember the fun times we had in high school; she loved her family.
Nancy Oliver
October 5, 2014
I am so sorry. Betty was a wonderful person and I will remember her smile and grace.
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