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Mary Bethala Obituary

BETHALA Mary S. Bethala, of Slidell, LA passed away, on Sunday, October 5, 2008, at Slidell Memorial Hospital. Wife of the late Samuel S. Bethala. Beloved mother of 3 sons: Dr. Vivian K. Bethala, Upper Saddle River, NJ, Dr. Vasanth Bethala, Slidell, LA and Dr. Cyril V. K. Bethala, Gulfport, MS. Mother-in-law of Dr. Nalini Harding Bethala, Seema J. Bethala, Dr. Yashashree Bethala. Daughter of the late Ravi John Moses and Sunderamma Pilli Moses. Sister of Bharathi Nagabhushanrao, Judson Moses Ravi, and Lalitha Prasad, and the late John Prasad Ravi, Florence John, Violet Prabhakar. Also survived by 7 grandchildren: Melony Samantha, Shalini Nina, Pranav Neel, Samira Ruth, Serena Rae, Ashwin Kumar, Liana May. Age 76 years. A native of Bhimavaram, India, and resident of Elkins Park, PA. She was a dedicated Middle School and High School Teacher retiring after many years in Philadelphia, PA. Member of Seventh Day Adventist Church of Philadelphia. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral. Services at HONAKER FUNERAL HOME, 1751 GAUSE Blvd. WEST (IN FOREST LAWN CEMETERY), Slidell, LA, on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. Visitation in Slidell on Wednesday evening from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Dexter Leblanc, officiating. Final Funeral Services to be held at Baron Rowland Funeral Home, 1059 Old York Road, Abington, PA, on Friday, October 10, 2008 with Interment to follow in West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd, PA. Donations to ADRA.org, preferred, in lieu of flowers. Arrangements by Honaker Funeral Home, Inc., Slidell, LA.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Oct. 7, 2008.

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Paul Subhakar

October 2, 2010

How time has flown by! Remembering the Bethalas as aunty's 2nd anniversary comes up...

Julie Watson

October 22, 2008

Dear Bethala Family:

I am so sorry for your loss. Dr. Bethala is doctor for myself, my mother and my father.
He is a wonderful person, as well as doctor... Such a caring man can only come from a wonderful family.
My prayers are with all of you.

Ernest Leslie

October 17, 2008

Dearest Freddie,

I offer my deepest condolences on the crossing over of dear aunty - also praise the Lord as He has given an open invitation to all who believe, into eternal life. I trust and praise Jesus that she has taken the invitation and thus is in His presence singing,"Holy, Holy- - -"

Though far back into childhood, I cherish the great memories of our times together at 20 / 2 R T Panjagutta, where we grew up together. Remember Hari, Bhaskar, Ajay Sadhna, Ravi, Suha and Manu?

My prayers are with Sunny, Bunny and all your families, that you will take this earthly loss, but live on in the hope of meeting her on the other side.

Rene, Eva, Hepzi and all our families join me along with that of Vincent (who informed me about this) to greet you on this occassion.

God be with you all.

Contact me at [email protected]

With lots of love and wishes,

Your childhood friend,

G. Ernest Leslie

vincent [jaya] jai kumar

October 16, 2008

Dearest Freddy, your mom's gone to be with the LORD, rejoice for those that have faith in the Lord shall see her along with him in his second coming. May the Lord comfort u and all ur family members.
with luv.....Jaya[vincent],Raju[charles]Renny,Leslie,Eva and Hepzi. s.r.nagar, Punjagutta

Paul V Subhakar

October 10, 2008

Dearest Freddy and Yash,

Be not sad. She is not dead but has gone to take her place at the table of the Lord. Remember and cherish all the memories.

Paul, Rupa, Stan

Prasanna and Raja Kalapati

October 9, 2008

Dear Cyril and Yash: Please accept our prayers, love and deepest sympathy for you and your family. May God's grace be with you all, especially over the next several days.

Laurie Piot

October 9, 2008

Dr Bethala, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I know this is a difficult time but remember you will always have the precious memories that will remain in your heart forever. Chad and Laurie Piot

Pawan Agrawal

October 8, 2008

Dear Cyril & Yash Bethala, Please accept our deepest condolences and our prayers on this deepest moment of ultimate truth.

VEORNICA MORRIS

October 8, 2008

DR B, A MOTHERS LOVE IS SO DIFFERENT THEN ANY OTHER LOVE JUST REMEBER THE LOVE SHE GAVE U AND THE LOVE YOU GAVE HER, I KNOW SHE WAS SO PROUD OF YOU! I KNOW SHE WAS A GREAT MOM CAUSE SHE DID SUCH A WONDERFUL JOB WITH HER THREE SON'S JUST REMEBER::::

Do not stand by my grave and weep
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow
I am the diamond glints on snow
I am the sunlight on ripened grain
I am the soft refreshing rain.
When you awake in the morning’s hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight
I am the stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry
I am not there, I did not die.”
GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY! WE LOVE YOU
VERONICA AND TRAVIS(SON) ROCKY(DOG)

Keith Parke

October 7, 2008

Dr. Vasanth Bethala,
Our prayers are being sent from afar for your comfort and solace. What a proud mother she must have been. What proud sons she deserves.
Keith Parke, RN, and Sandy Parke, RN,
Lone Jack, MO

Elizabeth Forjet

October 7, 2008

Dr. Vasanth Bethala, my deepest sympathy goes out to you & your family. My thoughts & prayers are with you all in this time of need.

Windy and Charlie Jeffcoat

October 7, 2008

Dr.Vasanth Bethala and Family, My deepest sympathy to your entire family,may you find comfort in loving memories from family and friends.

Peter & Gail Lassalle

October 7, 2008

Dr. Cyril Bethala, We send our sincere sympathy in the loss of your mother....I know your family will miss her dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gail and Peter Lassalle, Poplarville, MS

Medical Records Biloxi Regional Medical Center

October 7, 2008

Dr. Cyril Bethala and Family,

Our thougths and prayers are with you and your family at this time of your loss.

Theresa Kirk RN Hancock Medical ICU

October 7, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

JILL LONG

October 7, 2008

THERE IS NO LOSS AS GREAT AS THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY. DR.BETHALA YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART.
SINCERLY, JILL LONG AND THE GRACE MITCHELL FAMILY.

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