Bessie Townsend Temple Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Bessie Townsend Temple (Start, Louisiana), whose life came to an end on December 17, 2025 at the age of 83, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Bessie Townsend Temple to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James Henry Sr. and Jewell Parker Townsend; her husband Wade; her grandson K. C.; and her siblings, Anna and James.
She is survived by: her sons, Greg (Tammie) and Kenny; her grandchildren, Christopher (Molly), Sarahann (D. J.), Joshua (Haley) and Matthew (Dorri); her great grandchildren, Alice, Easton, Avery, Mason, Emmett, Bryce, Maverick, Emma, Wrenleigh, Olivia, Emily, Jackson and Brooklynn; her siblings, Sherman (Lou), Johnny Mac (Roxanne), Roland (Gloria), Benny (Im), George, Doris, Dianne and Pat; and her in-laws, Loretta (Randy), Jimmy, Houston (Pat) and Shirley. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to Jeff Thomas' St. Jude Marathon fundraiser.
