Jimmie Belle Willett Lancaster Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Jimmie Belle Willett Lancaster of Ferriday, Louisiana, born in Tullos, Louisiana, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 2, 2025 at the age of 89. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Dr. Joe Price Lancaster; her parents, Jim Dee and Lillie Belle Willett; and her sisters, Bettye W. Downer and Glenda W Byargeon.
She is survived by: her children, Lisa Lancaster Smith of Ferriday, LA, Lilah Larkin (Kevin) of Dallas, TX and Joe Dee Lancaster of Ferriday, LA; her grandchildren, Lance Michael Smith (Jenna) of Midlothian, TX and Leia Smith Freeman (Clay) of Ferriday, LA; and her great grandchildren, Landry Thomas Freeman, Livi Ruth Freeman, Price Lancaster Smith, Brody Wallace Smith and Huck Michael Smith. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Visitation was held on Friday, April 4th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Young Funeral Home - Ferriday (609 EE Wallace Boulevard, Ferriday, LA 71334). A funeral service was held on Saturday, April 5th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers the family asks donations be made to First Presbyterian Church of Ferriday or St. Jude's.
