Bessie Curol Bailly passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at the age of 88. She was born January 4, 1933 to Aromise Curol and Leonile Matherne Curol. She was the beloved wife of the late Donald J. Bailly. Mother of Hayes Bailly (Diana) and Brandi Cali (Frank). Grandmother of Ashley Bailly Lopez (Gilberto), Kasey Bailly Peralta (Lucio), Brianna Cali and Helena Cali. Great grandmother of Enrique Lopez, Christian Lopez, Esmeralda Lopez, Ariel Peralta, Jasmin Peralta, and Luciana Peralta. Sister of Freddie Prestenbach (Ella Mae), as well as the late Elsie Curol Simoneaux (Emile), Sadie Curol Schieffler (the late Albert), Everett Curol (Eleanor), and Oleus Curol. She is also survived by lots of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Thanks to Blanchard Auto and Supply for all their help during her illness. Also, thanks to the Schriever Volunteer Fire Department First Responders for all their help.
She was a faithful member and supporter of Visitation of Our Lady Catholic Church. She was a huge sports fan, and enjoyed watching every sport on TV. One of her favorite things to watch was NASCAR racing, and she understood and kept up with the points system for drivers to advance. She was also devoted to her New Orleans Saints. She also loved fishing.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the Chapel of Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expressway, on Monday, June 21, 2021 at 11:00 AM. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM. Interment will be in Westlawn Cemetery. Express condolences at www.westsideleitzeagan.com.
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