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A service to celebrate the life of Bessie Mae Jarrell Benoit will be held at Forest Park Church of Christ, located at 19326 Crowley-Eunice Highway in Crowley, on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, at 2 p.m. under the direction of Pastor Jason Corder.
Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.
1 Corinthians 2:9 NKJV
Bessie Mae Jarrell Benoit, born April 30, 1953, passed into eternal life with Christ Jesus on Nov. 19, 2018, at Acadia General Hospital in Crowley.
Bessie was an RN and LSUE Alumni. She spent many years serving others under her profession. Per her wishes, her earthly body has been donated to further education in the medical field.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children, David Sonnier, Kelly Benoit, Brannon Benoit, Drue Guillory, Kurt Benoit and Ricky Benoit; 27 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; brothers, Leo Jarrell Jr., Jimmy Jarrell, Robert Jarrell, Danny Jarrell and Paul Jarrell; sisters, Barbara Gilchrist, Pam McCann and Dianne Hebert; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Bessie was preceded in death by her grandparents; parents, Leo and Gloria Shadrick Jarrell; husband, Richard Lee Benoit; daughters, Angie Credeur and Nicky Sonnier; and brother, Perry Gene Jarrell.
“A Christian leaves a legacy through their walk of faith in this life. It does more than point us back to a life remembered, it also points us forward in hope to that amazing celebration that is to come.”
Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel in Crowley for Donald Lee Smith, 75, who died Nov. 26, 2018. in Iota.
Rev. James Vernon Cart, pastor of Iota Baptist Church, will be officiating for the services.
The family is requesting visiting hours to be held Wednesday from noon to 8 p.m. at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home in Crowley.
Donald started in 1987 as the sales manager for Shetler-Corley Motors in Crowley and retired there in 2014. He was also dedicated member of the Iota-Egan Lions Clubs.
His pastimes were traveling, fishing, hunting, his camp on Toledo Bend, but his favorite was spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by wife of 47 years, Rebecca M. Smith of Iota; four sons, Lance Gregory Simmons and wife Michelle of Friendswood, Texas, Donnie Smith and wife Leatha of Iota, Joshua Smith and wife Tammy of Iota, and Adam Smith and wife Carin of Iota; one sister, Sheila Smith Ray and husband Odean of Shreveport; three brothers, Phillip Smith and wife Marie of St. Amant, Mark Smith of Crowley, and Mike Smith and wife Karen of Crowley; and eight grandchildren.
Mr. Smith is preceded death by his parents, Elzie and Iris Mitchell Smith.
Condolences may be sent to the family by www.geesey-ferguson.com
Arrangements have been entrusting to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley
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The Crowley Christian Care Center is hosting a food drive on Tuesday, Dec. 4.
The center is in need of all non-perishable items. Some of the specific needs include, but are not limited to, rice, sugar, cornbread mix, mac and cheese, flour, pasta, Ramen noodles, peanut butter, canned meats/veggies and boxed dinners such as Hamburger Helper.
The Crowley Christian Care Center was organized in 1987 by 16 local churches and serves about 600 households per month — or about 1000 individuals.
Located at 726 W. Seventh St., the center will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the day of the food drive.
The CCC food drive is held in conjunction with KLFY’s Food Net, Food for Families Drive. It is the 32nd Annual Food Net, Food For Families Drive.
If interested in donating non-perishable items to the CCC or volunteering at the center, call 783-5811 for more information.
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