Mary Lou Swain Besson's Obituary
Mary Lou Swain Besson entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at the age of 84 in Covington, LA. She was born in El Paso, TX, the 4th of five daughters born to her late parents, Luis Swain and Maria Ornelas Swain.
Mary was the loving mother of Michael J. Besson (Fran), Claudia B. Seale (Delton), Susan B. Brewer (Kenny), and Michelle B. Wheeler (Michael). She was the proud grandmother of Elaine Bienvenu, Joshua Musmeci (Amanda), Matthew Musmeci (Michelle), Faith Brewer, Justin Wheeler, and Jaden Wheeler; great-grandmother of Billy and Lucy Bienvenu; Mason, Blake, Audrey, and Liana Musmeci; and Cash Musmeci. She was the sister of Marina De La Parra, Teresa Olivas, the late Julie Najera, and Agnes Muñoz. Mary is also survived by the father of her children, Claude Besson.
Mary loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, the Catholic Church, Christmas, her children, and Cajun dancing. She was introduced to it by her long time friend and companion, the late Kenneth Christensen, DC. She and Ken spent an untold amount of time dancing the nights away at their favorite Cajun establishment, Mulate’s, located in the Warehouse District of New Orleans. Always perfectly coiffed with an envious sense of style, Mary spent several years working in the Ladies Clothing Department at Dillard’s helping other women find the perfect outfit to look their best. She was a wonderful cook, known for her Sunday family dinners, making dried flower wreath arrangements, gardening, and bargain hunting. Mary’s kind and generous spirit will be missed by all who knew her.
Due to recent events, funeral services will be held privately by the family at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home. Interment will follow the service at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Covington, LA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org. Please Share a Memory on the Tribute Wall at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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