Bessie Ann (Parks) Sweat, was born July 8, 1937 in Sunbury, North Carolina to the late Edward Burrus and Lilly Parks. She was raise by her late aunt, Lucinda Harrell. Momma had many names but best known as “Nani, Sister” by her siblings, “Aunt Faine by a host of nieces and nephews and “Mother Sweat” by the church. She answered to all even “Pain Webber” when being nosy. Nani was a mother and shelter for many. She was a loved and sought after cook and she owned and ran Nani’s Beauty Salon for many, many years. Nani was a playful, fun, loving and generous woman. To know her was to love her. Those who will forever cherish her memories are her husband, Josh Sweat; daughter, Helen Barriteau and Goddaugther, Eleece Weatherspoon; sisters-in-law; grandchildren, Precious Klinefelter, Melthres Johnson, Dedria Minor (Brian Minor) and Chrystal Barriteau (Darrell Jackson); great grandchildren, Ka’lah, Cecilio, Shaina, Iya, Knyle, Ethan, Arianna, NaTalya, Na’Kyze, Destiny, Kassidy, Kamren, Cassius, Bobbi and King and a host of nieces, nephews, and special friends, Ruby Hughes and Barbara Mitchell.
Bessie A. Parks-Sweat
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John & Marie Sanders says
July 22, 2021 at 2:21 pmOur thoughts and Prayers goes out to the family.
May you be comforted by knowing the Peace of the Father
Derricka Weatherspoon says
July 22, 2021 at 7:55 pmPraying for the family. I love you all ❤️
Claudine Burrus says
July 22, 2021 at 8:37 pmTo Josh Sweat, Helen and family. Your wife and mom was a jewel. She was always there to lend a helping hand to everyone. She loved her family and I know you will miss her dearly. She will be your guardian Angel watching over you all. Rest In Heaven my dear sister-in-law. I will see you again
Jeanette Lassiter says
July 22, 2021 at 11:09 pmTo Josh and Helen Ann. We’re praying for you at this hour, may the peace of God be with you. Love Jeanette
Stella Roberson Mims says
July 23, 2021 at 1:38 pmHelen and Family,
Remembering you at this time of loss and praying the peace of God will comfort you.
Stella
Carolyn B Morris says
July 23, 2021 at 8:24 amJosh and Helen, while mere words fail to capture the pain of losing a loved one, we look forward to the time when words will fail to capture the joy of having our heavenly Father return our dear one back to us by means of the resurrection as Jesus showed when he resurrected his dear friend Lazarus. (John 11:43) May you find comfort in knowing that He will keep this promise. Love, Cousin Carolyn
Edenton, North Carolina
Amanda Gainer says
July 23, 2021 at 10:52 amSending prayers of comfort and peace to Mr. Josh, Hellen and their family plus friends. Mrs. Bessie was a beautiful woman. She had the brightest smile. She was very kind and friendly. Rest in Paradise.❤❤❤
Mary E Jones says
July 23, 2021 at 2:53 pmJosh, Helen and all the granddaughters and great grandchildren, I deepest prayers continually for all of you , your wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother will be missed beyond measure by so many of us , we ALL. Loved her dearly, we know your resting in peace.
Love ❤️
Mary E Jones (Pookie)
Kenyatta Burrus says
July 23, 2021 at 6:48 pmPraying for comfort and strength for the family in this hard times… Just remember Aunt Bessie will alway be with you all guiding you all through like she did in the physical.. Time may seem hard and rough at times, but just look up and remember all the memories you all had and the smiles will come back…, R.I.H Aunt Bessie.. Love you..