Bessie Ann Lys Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Bessie Ann Lys (Navasota, Texas), who passed away on October 5, 2025, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Bessie Ann Lys to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Sam H. McDonald Sr. and Bessie T. Blazek McDonald; her husband Robert Lys; her son Michael Lys; her brother Sam H. McDonald Jr.; her sister-in-law Dorothy; her sister Francis Hill; and her brother-in-law Charles.
She is survived by: her son Robert Lys, Jr. (Sandra); her grandchildren, Melissa Lys Flourney (Stephen), Kathryn Lys Mikulenka (Eric), Rev. Jonathan E. Lys (Lauren), Michael L. Lys (Allycenn), Marcus L. Lys (Alexandra) and Sandie Lys; her great grandchildren, Wilmarie Elliott-Lys, Jonah Lys and Lucas Lys; and her caregivers, Patrice Walther and Tomeka Calvin.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 8th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Nobles Funeral Chapel (402 Blackshear St, Navasota, TX 77868). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 9th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Thursday, October 9th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Oakland Cemetery (801 6th St, Navasota, TX 77868).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the First United Methodist Church, Navasota or your local responders.