Obituary of Azeloia Pylina Pointer

Mrs. Azeloia P. Spears Pointer, age 85 a resident of Lakeland passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019 at her home with family. Mrs. Pointer was born March 29, 1933 in Auburndale. She was a lifetime Polk County resident and attended Auburndale schools. She was a member of Christian Heritage Church in Winter Haven and a homemaker. Azeloia enjoyed gardening, baking, cooking, going to church and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents; 1^st husband – J.T. Bessinger; 2^nd husband – Hugh Pointer; 2 sons – William & Richard; 2 daughters – Karen & Joanne; brothers; sisters and 2 grandchildren – Lily Faye & Michael. Azeloia is survived by her loving family; 4 Sons: J.E. Bessinger of Lakeland, FL., Kenneth Bessinger of Lakeland, FL., Mike (Myra) Bessinger of Auburndale, FL., Robert (Deanna) Bessinger of Lakeland, FL., Daughter: Patricia Smith of Polk City, FL., 2 Brothers: Edward Spears of Philippines, Bob Spears of Little Rock, AR., 10 gr ch: David, April, Amanda, Jennifer, Kenny, Penny, Bobby, Elizabeth, Derrin & Kristin, 18 gt gr ch, 7 gt gt gr ch.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in Mrs. Pointer’s name to; Good Shepherd Hospice, 450 Arneson Ave., Auburndale, FL. 33823

Visitation will be Wednesday, February 6^th from 6 until 8 pm at Kersey Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be 2 pm Thursday, February 7^th at the Christian Heritage Church, 150 Spirit Lake Rd., Winter Haven.