Inez Memphis Hearn, 96, longtime resident of Bridge City, passed away on January 11, 2015 at Magnolia Manor in Groves.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Mattie Duplissey; husband, Leslie Hearn; brothers, Bill Duplissey, Carl Duplissey, Percy Duplissey; and sister, Demple Dalton.
Inez is survived by her children, Janice Overman and husband, Lyle, Harold Hearn and Ray Hearn and wife, Elaine all of Bridge City; six grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; and 5 great-great grandchildren.
Her surviving sisters include, Joy Young of Bridge City, Kay Grayson of Woodworth, LA, Billie Jean Malone of Alexandria, LA, and Ruth Willis of Pineville, LA.
Inez was born in Lecompte, LA on December 17, 1918, the third of nine children. She graduated from Lecompte High School in 1934. Inez worked at Montgomery Ward in Orange and Port Arthur beginning in 1950 for 26 years, many of those as a manager. She also worked at Beall's part-time during some of those years.
After retiring, she moved back to Lecompte to take care of her mother and started working for the Rapides Parish Council on Aging. She was awarded Older Worker of the Year in 1998 by the governor of Louisiana. Inez retired from there when she was 82. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lecompte for 27 years and later attended First Baptist of Bridge City after moving back.
Visitation will be at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City on Tuesday, January 13th, from 5:00-7:00p.m with funeral services on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. also at Claybar Funeral Home Bridge City. The service will be conducted by the Rev. Lynn Ashcraft, interim pastor at First Baptist Bridge City, and Darrell Segura. Grandson Daren Hearn of Bridge City will deliver the eulogy. Special music will be performed by Breanna Overman.
Graveside services will be on Wednesday, January 14th, at 3:00 p.m. at Alexandria Memorial Gardens in Woodworth, LA with services conducted by Rev. John A. Hebert.
Serving as pallbearers will be Jeffrey Overman, Daren Hearn, Scott Malagarie and David Hearn, Maxie Neely of Bridge City, Kerry Hearn of San Antonio, Kevin Malagarie of Pearland, and Kevin Malagarie Jr. of Baytown.
Honorary pallbearers are Dow Gene Anderson of Bridge City, John Paddison and Jake Paddison of Nashville, TN, Corey Malagarie of Alvin, Kris Hearn of Port Neches, and Brad Hearn of Beaumont.
The family would like to send a special thank you to the staffs of Magnolia Manor Nursing Home and Harbor Hospice for the excellent care they provided Inez.
Condolences
David Young
January 13, 2015
"Nezzie" was my most unforgettable character in my whole life. She was always around, from the day I was born, until her death on Jan. 12, 2015. You never forget them. I have millions of snapshots, sounds, and smells associated with her stored in my mind that will never be replaced. Her bountiful laughter, the smell in her kitchen when she cooked, and most of all her unwaivering love and dedication to me. She was my rock, my star, my Aunt, my friend, and my confident. We shared so many things together, more than most people do in 300 years. She never judged or schollded me, and even as a child she made me fell like someone special because I could always make her laugh, and to me, that is the most endearing gift anyone can offer you, their laughter. Looking back, I know I would of fought for her if the need arose, but she didn't have an enemy in the world. Thank you Nezzie for being a being in my life. Thank you sweet angel of mine. I know I'll see you in Heaven, and I know your first words will be "Well David, as you choke back tears of joy. Your buddy, nephew, best friend, and survivor. I noticed tonight how cold this world was without you in it. I'll have to avoid the street you lived on lest I cry everytime I pass your old home. I'm happy your in a much happier place now, please, remember my name sweatheart. Leave a candle in your window, because the way time fly's now, I'll be tapping on it before you turn around. Prepare a place for me my angel. In deepest sorrow and selfish regret because I want see you until I get there, and what a day of rejoicing that will be. Goodnight sweet princess... David S. Young
Anonymous
January 13, 2015
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Phyllis & John Ramares
January 13, 2015
She was a very special lady. Special to all who knew her. May our Heavenly Father whose mercies never cease, sustain you; giving His strength and inner peace during this difficult time. Please know that our love and thoughts are with you as we share very deeply your loss. Love, Phyllis Dalton Ramares and John Ramares
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January 12, 2015
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