Leola Marilyn Besancenez Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Leola Marilyn Besancenez of Overland, Missouri, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on August 31, 2025 at the age of 92. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Leola Marilyn Besancenez to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Robert Louis Besancenez; her siblings, Thomas (Dorothy), Lorraine (Lester Pitchford), Stanley, Betty, Charles Gene (Betty), Phyllis (Don Mitchell) and Gerald Russell (Louise); her siblings-in-law, Mildred (Bud Brenner) and Joseph Besancenez (Anita); and her parents, Thomas Russell and Carrie Russell (Randall).
She is survived by: her children, Robert "Rusty" Besancenez (Christie), Roger Besancenez (Dana) and Susan O'Day (Ed); her grandchildren, Sophie, Mason, Cecilia, Chance Besancenez, Emily Fosheim (Nick), Grace Berthold (Adam), Jennifer Wilson (Sean), Greg (Michelle) and Cassandra O'Day; her great grandchildren, Eleanor, Ben, Elliott, Simon, Landon, Jaysa, Grace and Abby; her brother Don Russell (Nancy); and her siblings-in-law, Sister Suzanne, Doris (Lloyd Terbrock) and William Besancenez (Fran).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to charity of your choice.
