1951
2018
Elizabeth "Betty" Pesson, a native of Michigan and a resident of Morgan City passed away on Sunday January 7, 2018 at the age of 66 surrounded by her family.
Ms. Betty retired from the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Department after 16 years of service. She loved to shoot pool, play cards, her computer games, and arts and crafts. She had a love of Owls and her tradition was they had to be given to you. Having such an outgoing personality Betty never met a stranger.
Elizabeth is survived by her husband Raymond Pesson Sr. of Bayou Vista; one daughter Ramona "Mona" Driggers and her husband, Harold of Bayou Vista; a step-son, Raymond Pesson Jr. and his wife, Anna of Bayou L'Ourse; three step-daughters, Melissa Frangenberg of Patterson, Tammy Broussard and her husband, Troy of Bayou Vista, Carol Sanders and her husband, Dean of Texas; 12 grandchildren; 9 grandsons and three granddaughters; and five great-grandchildren. Pallbearers are Raymond III, Alvin, Brian, Anthony, Ryan, Allen Paul, William "Wee Wee", Clarence III, Harold Jr., Troy, Harold Raymond Jr. and Honorary Pallbearer Raymond IV.
Elizabeth is preceded in death by her adopted mother Lou Western and her father and mother-in-law Henry and Edmay Pesson.
The family requested that a time of visitation be observed on Wednesday January 10, 2018 from 5pm-8pm at Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City. Visitation will resume on Thursday January 11, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home in Kaplan from 10am -12pm. A mass of Christian Burial will take place at Holy Rosary Catholic Church at noon on January 11, 2018 with Elizabeth being laid to rest in Pitre Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Hargrave Funeral Home, Morgan City, LA.
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January 10, 2018
Linda Crappell
So sorry to hear of your loss, Ramona, prayers to you and your family.
January 10, 2018
Steve. A Veal
So sorry to hear of the passing of Betty we worked together at the Sheriff's Dept an was a good friend my prayers are with her family RIP my friend
January 10, 2018
Sandra Burrell
I am so sorry to hear of Betty's death. Betty and I worked together at St. Mary Parish Sheriff 's office. She was such a kind hearted person. She will be certainly missed. Family you are in my prayers.
January 10, 2018
Steve. A Veal
Sorry to hear about Betty A very good friend of mine a very good relationship as we worked at the Sheriff's Dept. to the family you have my deepest sympathy. RIP my friend
January 9, 2018
Juanita Faulk
My prayers for family members.So very sorry for your loss.
January 9, 2018
Gloria LaSalle,York
You were a very special person and i will miss you R.I.P. Betty
January 9, 2018
Sorry for your loss, She was sweet, funny, always nice to every one she met.Margie. NORMAN SENDS HIS PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY ALSO.
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