Bessie Louise Lacks Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Bessie Louise Lacks (Kalamazoo, Michigan), who passed away on May 19, 2024, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

As we bid adieu to Bessie Louise's earthly form, let us not dwell on the void left in her wake, but rather celebrate the legacy of love and inspiration Bessie Louise has bequeathed us. For though she may have departed from our sight, her spirit remains a timeless beacon, guiding loved ones through the labyrinth of life's journey.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Whitley Memorial Funeral Home

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Fri

May 24

Wake

Whitley Memorial Funeral Home
303 Balch St, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

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May 25

Celebration of life

Christ Temple Church
3498 N 26th St, Kalamazoo, MI 49048

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May 25

Burial

Riverside Cemetery
1015 Gull Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49048

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