Bessie Edwards was born in New Iberia, Louisiana August 18, 1933, to Joyce (Lee ) Edwards and Thomas Edwards.
She was raised, educated, and served the Lord in the area.
Orange, Texas became her home around 1962.
Bessie united in Holy Matrimony to Garland Blanchard, who preceded her in death.
Her working years were spent in childcare and nutrition. For many years she worked at the North Early Learning Center and Meals on Wheels.
A member of the Mount Olive Baptist Church, she sang in the Senior Choir.
Her summons from life to life eternal came Friday, June 18, 2022, in Sugarland, TX.
Forever cherishing her memory are two sons, Carl Lucas of Houston, TX, and Garland Blanchard (Gift) of Baytown, TX, three daughters, Kimberly Blanchard of Baytown, Joyce Crowder (Charles) of Sacramento, CA and Garlanda White (Rev. Willie) of Baytown, one brother, Dudley Broussard of Los Angeles, CA , one sister, Pastor Carolyn Hayes of Houston, 15 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
Social Media