Beth Backus's obituary , Passed away on July 24, 2023 in Ruston, Louisiana

Beth Backus

January 22, 1930 - July 24, 2023 (93 years old)

Ruston, Louisiana

Beth Backus's obituary , Passed away on July 24, 2023 in Ruston, Louisiana

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home

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Beth Backus

January 22, 1930 - July 24, 2023 (93 years old)

Ruston, Louisiana

Beth Backus Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Beth Backus of Ruston, Louisiana, born in Star City, Arkansas, who passed away on July 24, 2023, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Beth Backus to show support.

She was predeceased by: her husband Joe Carroll Backus; and her siblings, Arlen Mansfield Scott, Noel Dane Scott and Carolea Scott Hassard. She is survived by: her children, Melaney Elizabeth Backus DeOliviera (Rhea) of Ruston, LA and Joe Carroll "Jody" Backus, II (Sherri) of Benton, LA; and her grandchildren, Charley DeOliviera (Charlotte) of Dubach, LA, Bryan DeOliviera (Nikki) of Alberta, Ben Backus (Lindsay) of Nashville, TN, Stephen Backus (Hannah) of Choudrant, LA, Caleb Backus (Cassidy) of Bossier City, LA, Tori Johnson (Mark) of Benton, LA and Courtney Hester (James) of Benton, LA. She is also survived by eight great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Acadian Baptist Center, 1202 Academy Drive, Eunice, LA 70535.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home



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2000 Cooktown Rd, Ruston, LA 71270

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2000 Cooktown Rd, Ruston, LA 71270

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