Bessie Smith Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Bessie Smith of Grand Coteau, Louisiana, who passed away on July 27, 2021, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Joseph Charles Smith; her son James O'neal Chaisson, Sr.; her parents, Leonce Mayfield, Sr. and Margaret Sias Mayfield; and her siblings, Leonce Mayfield, Jr., Floyd Mayfield, Sr., John Darrell Mayfield, Danny K. Mayfield, Philomena Walker, Judy Watkins and Shirley Mayfield.
She is survived by: her children, Ricky Lewis, Sr., Marvelle Smith, Sherelle Smith, Kimberly Smith-Forestier (David) and Margaret Smith; her sister Catherine Polidore; her godchildren, Dawn Henry and Marvelyn Smith; and her close friends, Gladys Marks and Gwendolyn Miller. She is also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic the family highly recommends visitors wear mask and practice social distancing.
