Vivian Betrous Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Apr. 28 to Apr. 29, 2011.

Vivian Rose Saik Betrous, 93, a native of Jackson, Miss., passed away Monday, April 25, 2011. She resided in White Castle for the past eight years with her niece, Melvena Dahduh Francise, Melvena's husband, Dr. Mike Francise and their children. Vivian was a bookkeeper and receptionist at Jackson Heart Clinic before retiring. She is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, Mike and Nafie Katool Saik; husband, G.F. Betrous; sister and brother-in-law, Elizabeth and George Dahduh; brothers and sisters-in-law, George and Dorothy Saik and Ellis and Katherine Saik; sister-in-law, Lillian Saik; and niece, Patricia Mize who were all of Jackson. The family would like to give a special thanks to Michael and John Barbee and their staff at Comfort Care Hospice, especially Kelly and Liz. Special thanks also to her additional caregivers, JoAnne Delone, Dorothy Washington and Kathy Parsons. Visitation at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, White Castle, on Saturday, April 30, from 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment in church cemetery. Condolences can be made at www.oursowhitecastle.com.

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May 2, 2011

Natalie Great Great Niece

This was my great, great aunt. I cried when i heard the news

April 28, 2011

Marian Thomas Drake

Our thought and prayers are with each of you during this time of sorrow. Ms. Vivian was a wonderful woman. Always smiling, friendly and loving to all.
The Thomas sisters, Charlotte, Carol, Marian, Melanie and Jimmie Lynn.

April 28, 2011

Shelly Gautreaux

PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU AT THIS TIME OF SORROW.

April 27, 2011

From the Staff of Ourso Funeral Home

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

April 27, 2011

Please accept my deepest sympathies. Losing someone in death can cause feelings of helplessness,pain and grief. At times these feelings can seem unbearable. Comfort with these feelings can be found at 2 Cor 1:3,4.

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