Obituary of Lorraine Begnoche Gentry-Beard

Lorraine was born December 23, 1938 to Napoleon and Yvonne Begnoche in Worcester, MA. Lorraine went to her forever home on January 31, 2022 in Bossier City, LA. Lorraine was known for her kind loving spirit. When she was physically able to attend, she was active in her church, and was always willing to help in any area she was needed. Welcoming her home, were many of her church friends. Collecting owl figurines became a hobby of Lorraine’s and she enjoyed taking as well as enjoying photos of friends and family. Lorraine was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Gentry, Jr.; son, Keith Paul Gentry; her parents and brother, Norman Begnoche. Surviving Lorraine is special friend, Russell Templin of Bossier City, LA; cousin, Louise Lussier of Auburn, MA; niece, Janet Stellman and husband Richard of Wells, ME. She is also survived by many members of the Gentry family. Graveside services will be held at Bethany Cemetery in Marthaville, LA. She will be laid to rest by her husband, Ed and son, Keith. Lorraine loved deeply and was loved. She touched so many hearts and she will never be forgotten.