Bessie Louise Searles Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Bessie Louise Searles (Poteau, Oklahoma), born in Howe, Oklahoma, whose life came to an end on April 15, 2026 at the age of 88, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James Roy and Dessie Mae Hathcoat (Parker); her husband Richard Searles (Dick); her children, Doyle Wayne Davis and Debra Louise Davis; and her sister Anna DeLois Harris.
She is survived by: her daughter Elizabeth Ann Schmitz (Libby) of Poteau; her daughter-in-law Aracely Davis of Tulsa; her granddaughters, Abigail Schmitz of Poteau, Sharolyn Bravo of Tulsa Oklahoma and Aracely Ortiz; and her great grandchildren, Azariah Bravo of Tulsa, Anthony Edwin Vancepreghy of Poteau and Tony Bravo of Tulsa.
Louise was one of the original waitresses at the Black Angus Restaurant, Secretary for the Kibois Community Action Foundation, ASCS Clerk and Secretary for Soil Conservation Service.
