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Barbara Bessix Obituary

Barbara Webb Bessix, a native of Lottie & resident of Maringouin, La., passed away peacefully at the age of 74. Visitation & religious services Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Mt. Gideon Baptist Church, 77700 Westoak Ln., Maringouin, La. at 9 am until religious service at 10 am. Conducted by Pastor Rod Scott. Interment Church Cemetery. She leaves to cherish her memory a loving and devoted husband of 54 years, Joseph Bessix; one son Trinity Bessix of Maringouin, La.; one sister Seathere (Daryl) Stines of Port Allen; two brothers Verus Thomas of Kenner, La. and Kenneth (Samynthia) Thomas of New Orleans, La.; one brother-in-law Thomas (Malana) Bessix of Maringouin, La.; four sisters-in-law Beverly Bessix of Baton Rouge, Gloria Bessix, Gloria Webb and Joyce Wesley, all of Maringouin, La. Sister Barbara was preceded in death by her daughter Gabrielle Bessix; parents Bertha Webb and Dorsey Jones; three brothers Milton Webb, Ivory Thomas & Robert Thomas; a mother-in-law Lucille Bessix and father-in-law Phillip Bessix Sr.

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Published by The Advocate from Aug. 15 to Aug. 16, 2024.

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Dianne Shelmire

August 18, 2024

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. I worked with her years ago. Blessings to the family.

Ginger F. Smith & Family

August 17, 2024

Extending our heartfelt condolences to the Family and Friends of Mrs. Barbara Webb Bessix. It is our prayer that you find comfort in knowing that your lives were enriched by having shared your life and Christian journey through and with her. Our Prayers and thoughts are with each of you.

Joann Dotson-Oby and family

August 16, 2024

Extending sincere condolences to family and friends on the loss of your loved one.May the Holy Spirit of God and precious memories bring you peace and comfort at this most difficult time.

Alice Davis

August 16, 2024

I offer my sincere condolences to the family of Barbara. She and I worked together in Baton Rouge many years ago. Such a sweetheart. My prayers are with you.

Carrie G Baise

August 16, 2024

Sending sincere condolences and prayers

Ms. Jerry Dean Johnson

August 16, 2024

To Joe , Trinity, Nijayla,and Siblings
I am so sorry for your loss, you have my sympathy and prayers.
Barbara was my mentor, sister in Christ, prayer warrrior and my best Friend. She was a woman of God,she had Lovie and I traveling all over the place with her to conventions. all she had to say was we need to go to this. we would pack up and go. I will do my best to keep her Legacy going. Sleep on Barbara,take your rest until I meet you again.

Lovie Oyekenu

August 15, 2024

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Mt. Gideon Baptist Church

77700 Westoak Ln., Maringouin, LA

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17

Service

10:00 a.m.

Mt. Gideon Baptist Church

77700 Westoak Ln., Maringouin, LA

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