Bessie Locke Lester Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Bessie Locke Lester of Giddings, Texas, whose life came to an end on September 1, 2024 at the age of 90, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John L. Sullivan and Ruby Lee Sullivan (Jackson); and her siblings, John W. Sullivan, Archie Delbert Sullivan, Richard Joe Sullivan, Jackie Ray Sullivan, Ruby Mae Holden, Mary Louise Lackey, Wanda Sue Robert and Rena Bell Andrews.
She is survived by: her children, Bobbye Locke of La Grange, Robert Locke of Giddings and Roy Locke of Giddings; her grandchildren, Khynda Bailey of Ledbetter, Tabitha Bailey of Indiana, Daniel Chavarria (Kendra) of Alabama and Raven Locke of Giddings; and her siblings, Donald Sullivan of Odessa, Edna May Mangum (Joe Don) of Mound and Shirley Holley (Gary) of Paradise. She is also survived by eleven great grandchildren; two great great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Saturday, September 7th 2024 from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM and on Sunday, September 8th 2024 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home - Giddings (3950 E Austin St, Giddings, TX 78942). A funeral service was held on Sunday, September 8th 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Phillips and Luckey Funeral Home (3950 E Austin St, Giddings, TX 78942).
Memorials may be made to the Giddings Food Pantry, MD Anderson or to a charity of your choice.
