Edna Forehand Bissette Goldsboro, North Carolina Obituary

Edna Forehand Bissette

Edna Forehand Bissette, 92, peacefully passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center surrounded by her family. Born in Wayne County on January 12, 1926 she was the daughter of the late John Edward Forehand and Ida Howell Forehand. A service to celebrate Edna’s life will be held on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of Seymour Funeral Home with Rev. Danny Smith and Rev. Harold Jones officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home and at other times at the home. Burial will be Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. in the Pikeville Cemetery. Edna is survived by her husband of 75 years, Paul Bissette; daughter, Gail Barnes and husband Jerry of Pikeville; sons, Edward Bissette and wife Janet of Clayton, David Bissette of Pikeville, Randy Bissette of Pikeville, Ernie Bissette and wife Lorelei of Greenville, and Adrian Bissette and wife Christine of Charlotte; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sons, Tim Bissette and Christopher Bissette and four sisters. Online condolences may be sent to www.seymourfuneralhome.com.
January 12, 1926 - November 11, 201801/12/192611/11/2018
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Rachel Morton
November 18, 2018
2 Corinthians 1:3,4 gives us the assurance that "the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies" is "the God of all comfort" and he "comforts us in all our trials." James 5:11; God "is very tender in affection (very compassionate) and merciful.... Continue Reading
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Wendy Goff-Sasser
November 14, 2018
Ms. Edna was truly an angel walking this earth. She taught us ceramics but most of all she taught us about the love of JESUS CHRIST. She came and picked up me and my siblings and made sure we were at church every Sunday and Wednesday night. I can remember having my tons... Continue Reading
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Wendy Goff-Sasser
November 14, 2018
Candle of Love was posted for Edna Forehand Bissette.
Candle of Love was posted for Edna Forehand Bissette.
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Kay Lee Pittman
November 13, 2018
Candle of Memories was posted for Edna Forehand Bissette.
Candle of Memories was posted for Edna Forehand Bissette.
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Kay Lee Pittman
November 13, 2018
Wonderful memories of Mrs. Edna teaching my Mother, my sister, and me how to do ceramics in the '70s. Lots of laughs and good times! She was so kind and extremely patient, with me especially. Sending prayers for her family....she was a gem!
Candle of Memories was posted for Edna Forehand Bissette.
Candle of Memories was posted for Edna Forehand Bissette.
Margaret Lancaster
November 12, 2018
We were truly sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers for all. Gary & Margaret Lancaster