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Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church in Opelousas for Ms. Anna Belle "Bee" Kimble Winfrey, 87, who passed away on Friday, February 21, 2014 at her residence in Opelousas. Interment will be in Garden of Memory Cemetery in Opelousas. Rev. Richard Bradley will be officiating the funeral services. Ms. Winfrey was a member of Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church where she was a Bible School Teacher for 40 years, Missionary and Deaconess. She was a member of the NAUW – National Association of University Women Hall of Fame, St. Landry Parish Bi-Racial Committee, President of Parent-Teacher Committee at Southwest Elementary, Southwest Elementary Grandmother, St. Landry Parish Poll Commissioner, Co-founder of Cub Scout Pack #385, Boy Scout Troop #166, first Black Officer for Evangeline Area Council and employed by LACarp as a St. Landry Senior Companion for 15 years. Ms. Winfrey is survived by: four sons, Wesley W. Winfrey, Sr. and Kenneth J. Winfrey (Stephanie), both of Opelousas, Daniel D. Winfrey (Cynthia) of Baton Rouge and Craig S. Winfrey (Mary) of Houston, TX; three daughters, Nancy L. Winfrey Pierre (Charles), Cynthia Winfrey and Jacquelyn Winfrey Williams (Paul), all of Opelousas; one brother-in-law, Patrick Siverand of California; one son-in-law, Chester Lewis, Sr. of Houston, TX; one daughter-in-law, Bobbie Winfrey of Houston, TX; first cousins, George Kimble of California and Lucille Levy of Opelousas; three special friends, Barbara "Bobbie" Anderson, Barbara Brownlee and Dee Etta Jones; 34 grandchildren; 62 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by: her parents, Mose (Ella Andrus) Kimble; her husband, Charles Winfrey, Sr.; one daughter, Dianne Winfrey Lewis; two sons, Donald Winfrey and Charles Winfrey, Jr.; one grandson, Thomas Braxton Pierre; and one great great grandson, Ray'Shaad Aquillard. Visitation will be observed on Saturday, March 1, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church. Words of condolences may be expressed at fordandjosephfh.com. Ford and Joseph Funeral Home, 907 N. Market St., Opelousas, LA, (337) 942-6750, is in charge of arrangements.
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Miss Bee will live in our hearts forever. We love you Winfrey family and you have been and will forever be in our prayers and in our hearts.
The Andersons
March 7, 2014
My sincere condolences to the Winfrey family on behalf of the Hockless family. May God be with you in your time of grief.
Stewart Hockless
March 1, 2014
What an AWESOME God we serve to have blessed a family with motherly love for so many years. Although I didn't know Ms. Winfrey personally I did sense her caring spirit from her children Jackie and Kenneth. A child's words are POWERFUL and I know this lady was LOVED from their conversation. I hope my live experiences mirror this family's matriarch love. Ms. Jackie and Coach Winfrey I know your mom is in Heaven. Celebrate her earthly life and life so that you will be with her again. Prayers for strength and heart healing~
Johanna /Sydney Stewart
March 1, 2014
Sending my deepest sympathy to the Winfrey family. I are sorry to hear if the passing of your wonderful mother. I will keep your family in my prayers.
Sandra Birotte-Stevens
February 28, 2014
RIP Mrs. Bee . You will be really missed. I was one of those members of the Cub Scouts / Boy Scouts and you taught us all some very valuable life lessons.
Joseph Milburn
February 28, 2014
Although it's difficult today to see beyond your sorrow, may the memories of your mother help comfort you .
My prayers are with you.
Darlene Gauthier
February 28, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Cheryl Yearling
February 28, 2014
I'm so sorry for your loss, the family have my deepest condolence . May your family find comforts @John17:3.,
February 28, 2014
Couch Winfrey, you and your family have my deepest sympathy. You can make it through anything with God.
Pearl Perkins
February 27, 2014
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW. THIS TOO WILL PASS WITH THE HELP OF THE LORD. TO COACH WINFREY
ROXYANNE GUILLORY
February 27, 2014
I will be praying for the family
dorothy franklin
February 27, 2014
My sincere condolences to the Winfrey family. As each day passes I pray you will be comforted by family, friends, and fond memories.
Janet Valmont-Malveaux
February 27, 2014
She will always have a special place in my heart. Going back to my cub scout days she was a great mentor. I know she in heaven doing her thing. RIP job well done.
Todd Tyler
February 27, 2014
To: Jackie Williams & Family
My prayers are with you during your time of sorrow.
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February 27, 2014
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February 27, 2014
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