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Judith Colleen Bessonette

A memorial service for Judith Colleen Bessonette will be held Monday, June 13, at Riverwood Family at 2 p.m.

Judith Colleen Bessonette, 58, of Petal, MS, passed from this life June 7, 2022, in Pike County. She was born in Brookhaven, MS, August 10, 1963, to James D. Bessonette and June Perry Newsom.

She is preceded in death by her father and her grandparents, Malcolm and Ruth Bessonette and Jesse and Alzina Perry.

She is survived by her mother; brothers, Adam Bessonette (Sherry) and James D. Bessonette; sisters, Jo Bowman, Jacqueline Gail Bessonette, Jill Rae Brown (Mike), and Leann Perry (Danny); nieces and nephews, Ken Hobgood (Kirstyn), Tabitha Ratliff, Thor Hobgood, Sawyer Brown, Markee Langham, and several great nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her lifelong friend, Dorothy Harrell.

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  • Comment Link Jamie Lopez Monday, 05 December 2022 12:36 posted by Jamie Lopez

    Omg I had no idea!!! I’m so sorry for all of Judi’s family!! She was my boss during my AmeriCorps time working with the boys and girls club summer camp. We kept in touch after and she was the best!! Sending my prayers and love to all.
    -Jamie López

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  • Comment Link Collyn “Felon” Fitzpatrick Wednesday, 15 June 2022 19:03 posted by Collyn “Felon” Fitzpatrick

    She will always be loved. Miss u much

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  • Comment Link Janet Doremus Wamnes Tuesday, 14 June 2022 17:51 posted by Janet Doremus Wamnes

    Prayers for her loved ones! She was a good friend to me during junior high school. God bless her soul!

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  • Comment Link Tamara Sunday, 12 June 2022 15:58 posted by Tamara

    I will have you so close to my heart... We got so close in such a short time.. I really am gonna miss you so much...
    You are my BESTIE and that will never change i promise..?
    I love you and miss you so much

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  • Comment Link Barbara Laurent Saturday, 11 June 2022 20:15 posted by Barbara Laurent

    Sending my prayers and hugs to Judi’s family and friends. I will miss Judi’s great sense of humor, sharp wit and brilliant smile. Her kind heart always warmed my soul.
    JuJu- Say Hi to Davey and save me a spot at the table.
    Love,
    Barbara Laurent
    Covington, LA

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  • Comment Link Betty L Tibbs Saturday, 11 June 2022 17:30 posted by Betty L Tibbs

    My prayers are with y’all Love y’all ?

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  • Comment Link Kathy Friday, 10 June 2022 18:23 posted by Kathy

    My thoughts and prayers go out to all. ???

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