Bessie A. Arnondin's Obituary
Bessie A. Hebert Arnondin of Mandeville passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. She was born on May 8, 1918 in Des Allemands, LA to Adonis J. Hebert Sr. and Nora Anna Terrio Hebert and was a longtime resident of Westwego, LA. Bessie was 101.
Bessie is survived by her three loving children: Pamela Arnondin Smith (John) of Leesville, LA, Renee Arnondin Castro (Dale) of Mandeville, LA and Robert Charles Arnondin (Colleen) of Harvey, LA; six grandchildren: Brad Smith (Leslie), Payton John (Chris), Michael Castro, Jennifer Ledet (Jace), Rachel Venezia and Dustin Arnondin (Sheila); five great grandchildren: Hays and Harrison John, Anna and Reid Ledet, and Evan Venezia; and her sister Rita H. Tassin.
Bessie is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Walton E. Arnondin and their son Donald J. Arnondin; her parents Adonis and Nora Hebert; her brothers: A.J. Hebert, Col. Robert J. Hebert, Leo W. Hebert and her sister Mildred M. Hebert.
Before her move to Mandeville in 2014, Bessie was a parishioner at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Westwego. Bessie enjoyed gardening and playing Pokeno but her true passion was sewing.
A private service will be held. The family invites you to share thoughts, fond memories and condolences online at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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