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Jeanette Bethany Obituary

A resident of Baker, she passed away Saturday, February 15, 2014 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 81, and a former longtime resident of Brooksville, Mississippi. Visiting at Brownfields Baptist Church, 11998 Plank Road, Baton Rouge, on Monday, Feb. 17, from 5-8pm, and on Tuesday, Feb. 18, from 9am until religious services at 11am, conducted by Rev. Steve Bridges. Interment to follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Baker. Survived by husband of 45 years, Thomas "Pepaw" Bethany; two daughters, Marsha Price and husband Steve, and Lisa Bethany Orillion; son, John Barham and wife Emma; brother, Bill Stallings; eight grandchildren, Carlye, Jessie, Kristen, Celeste, Jonathan, Danielle, Ashli, and Sydni; 10 great-grandchildren, and one great-grandchild on the way. Pallbearers are Jonathan Barham, David Lizana, Seth Sinclair, Kevin Creel, David Ladd, and Jim Stallings. Jeanette was a member of Brownfields Baptist Church, and loved taking care of her grandbabies. Please sign the online guestbook at http://www.bakerfuneralhomeonline.com/.

Published by The Advocate from Feb. 16 to Feb. 18, 2014.
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Dear Bro Tom and your Girls, As we go on each day without Mrs. Jeanette we know without a doubt she's sitting with The Lord and Happier than ever. Waiting for that day we will all meet again. I pray God Bless' you Keep you safe and be with you everyday.

Colleen Cross

February 17, 2014

Please accept my condolences. May God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace.

February 17, 2014

I am so sorry Lisa, Marsha, Johnny, Mr.Tommy and family. Mrs. Jeanette was always so sweet and giving. I know everyone will miss her so much. She is an angel in heaven now. My prayers are with you.
Stacy Dinot

Stacy Dinot

February 17, 2014

MeMaw, you were so very loved and will be so very missed!

Kim Davis

February 17, 2014

She was a friend to all. Always had a big smile.

Johnny Covington

February 16, 2014

Awww - sweet Memaw! We love you and miss you so much! I know you are a BEAUTIFUL ANGEL looking down on all those you loved so much. Looking forward to seeing you again in heaven.

Lisa Ingram

February 16, 2014

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