Bessie Lee Poole
January 26, 1940 ~ August 20, 2025
In Loving Memory of Bessie "Ludie" Lee Poole January 26, 1940 – August 20, 2025
Bessie Lee Poole, lovingly known as Ludie, peacefully passed away at 6:56 a.m. on August 20, 2025, at the age of 85. She went to be with her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Born in Columbus, Georgia on January 26, 1940, Bessie was predeceased by her beloved husband, Lawrence Aubrey Poole; her son, Joshua Andrew Poole; and her daughter, Linda Aileen Gallaway.
She is survived by her devoted children, Zoe Lee Lanning and Richard (LaDonna) Poole. Bessie will be lovingly remembered by her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Jamie Eilene Galloway, Brandy Renee Galloway, Lawrence Asa Poole (Rebecca), Jessie Marie Karr (Daniel), Heather Jenning, Dustyn Jenkins, Austyn Jenkins, Andrew Lanning, Dillion Lanning, Jeremy Eugene Lanning (Sonnie Michelle Barrette), Samuel David Justin Lanning (Ciji), Alexis Tyler, Joshua Wayne Lanning, Danni Twilley, Eli Karr, Charlotte Karr, Evelyn Poole, Layton Poole, Alaric Poole, Mya Smith, Aubrey Smith, Gage Dukes, Mallory Tyler, Zoey Grace Smith, Waylon Lee Dairymple, and Sage Hudson Jaglowski.
A graveside service will be held at East Lawn Memorial Park, 640 McGarity Road, McDonough, GA 30252, on August 23, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude’s in Bessie’s memory.
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Greatest Mama of all time she will be missed until I see her in Heaven. Romans 10:13
Prayers for peace and comfort for the entire family.
Buddy is my aunt. My fondest memory of her was, my daddy went over to visit and I went with him. I sat in the living room talking with her, probably about Elvis, when her show came back on and we watched. The game jeopardy was on. It’s a question and answer game to win money. Hard questions. My aunt buddy was answering them questions left and right
I thought then she must be the smartest woman in the world.
The world is a lot less bright without my granny in it. For anyone that knew her knows what a loss this is to my family.
Matthew 25: 35 For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:
36 Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me.
37 Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink?
38 When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee?
39 Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee?
40 And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.
Lulu will forever be in our hearts and our memories. She was a spectacular woman who will greatly be missed by many. I will always remember her wonderful biscuits, her love for Elvis Presley, and her bushel and a peck song her and my daughter would say to each other. With all my love Lexie
Aunt Ludie had the best sweet in town . She will be missed . Thank you for the memories . Please give my mama a hug and kiss for me .
She was my tootie fruity! I loved staying with her when I was knee high to a grapevine. She would always fix me grits and scrambled eggs. Those memories will always be with me. Rest in peace tootie fruity…I love you! Katpaw
She always treated me like her own Son. Always feed me with those buscuits and gravey. I too long for the day we get to meet again. Everyone keep smiling because she is smiling down on you. God Bless..
I met Mrs Bessie several times she was so kind to me 🛐🙏🏼🙌🏼 My condolences to the family 🙏🏼
I wish I could feel that hot soapy dish rag scrub my mouth again like when I was a kid right before she would kiss me and tell me she loved me or feel the wind off the rocks she was throwing at me after I said or did something to make her mad or do crossword puzzles with her even though she knew all the answers .I miss her so much I love you granny
My sweet aunt Ludie…I love all the talks we had…you sure will be missed.
Granny will always have a special place in my heart. She loved unconditionally. She opened up to her home to me when I was going through my first pregnancy and the birth of my first son and I’ll always be appreciative of that. I was so nauseous during my pregnancy and she always made sure to have her famous goulash and cornbread on hand. It was just about the only thing that I could keep down. I remember talking with her about Elvis and listening to her know all the answers on Jeopardy, and admiring her love for sunflowers. If you ever needed something, you could always count on her to answer the phone. Lots of good memories….Prayers and love
My mom was the best,. always there to listen,always there to calm she was always there,not just for us but for anybody she always had time and love,they broke the mold when they made her,she is so missed