Deborah Bessette
February 18, 1953 ~ June 22, 2020
Born in:
New Orleans, LA
Resided in:
Iola, TX
Deborah Claire Bessette nee Patranella passed away unexpectedly on June 22, 2020 in Grimes County.
She was born to Frank and Beverly Patranella in Louisiana on February 18, 1953 and moved to the Bryan area as a young girl. After graduating Bryan High, she moved back to Louisiana where she eventually pursued a career as a veterinary technician. She moved back to the Bryan area where she met her husband, Gregory David Bessette. Anyone who spoke to her knew she was a fierce woman who loved her family more than anything else in the world.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 23 years, Greg, and her brother Frank Patranella.
Deborah was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Anderson. When not at church or with family, she loved to play with her cat Dinkie and watching court TV. She loved to dance to country music or Creedence Clearwater Revival and she enjoyed making art.
Deborah is survived by her son, David Bessette and daughter-in-law Rebekah Morris; sisters, Rose Rosser and her husband Jim; Jeanne Maddox and her husband Mike; sisters-in-law, Debbie Patranella, Gloria Bessette and her partner Laura Currie, Angie Kaldro; brother-in-law, Roger Bessette and his wife Julie, Jim Bessette and wife Irene; and many nieces, nephews, and grand nieces and grand nephews.
Public funeral services will be held at Zion Lutheran Church in Anderson on June 29th at 10:30 am with 2pm interment at College Station City Cemetery later that afternoon. Services are in the care of Callaway-Jones Funeral and Cremation Centers of Bryan College Station.
Public funeral services will be held at Zion Lutheran Church in Anderson on June 29th at 10:30 am with grave site services to follow later in the afternoon.
Services
Memorial Service: June 29, 2020 10:30 am
Zion Lutheran Church
55 FM 149
Anderson, TX 77830
(936) 873-2175
Add to My Calendar
America/Chicago
2020-06-29 10:30:00
2020-06-29 10:30:00
DeborahBessetteMemorial Service
Memorial Service
55 FM 149,Anderson, TX 77830
Graveside Service: June 29, 2020 2:00 pm
College Station City Cemetery
2530 Texas Ave S
College Station, TX 77840
979-764-5049
Add to My Calendar
America/Chicago
2020-06-29 14:00:00
2020-06-29 14:00:00
DeborahBessetteGraveside Service
Graveside Service
2530 Texas Ave S,College Station, TX 77840
View current weather.
Memories Timeline
Guestbook
Sign the Guestbook, Light a Candle
My heart and prayers are with the family. Deborah you were an amazing person and cherished by all who had the pleasure to share their life with you. I will always carry you in my heart. I love your family deeply. Just knowing who you are with right now helps make this all a little easier. Love you all
Always in my heart sweet friend! Together again with your husband Greg, your parents, and your brother! RIP
DebbieI’m so happy that I got to meet you, you were such a sweet person, tonight you’re resting in Jesus’s arms, no more pain, everyone will miss you, so fly high with the Angels, soar above the clouds, love you, Rest In Peace.
From the first time that Greg introduced you to me, I knew that you were his guiding light. He was soo happy when you gave birth to your wonderful son, David!! Not only was he a delight to you and Greg, but a blessing to Meme and Pepe!! I miss you!!
I first met Deborah when we both worked at Sam’s Club. She was so proud of her family and loved them very much. May she rest in peace in the arms of the Lord.
Sending prayers to her family.
Sending prayers and condolences.