OPELOUSAS - Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Community Chapel Church of God In Christ, 1606 W. College Ave., Opelousas, LA for Mrs. Bertresa Handy, affectionately known by her family and friends as “Aunt Ta”, 74, who entered eternal rest on Monday, January 3, 2021 at Cambridge Assistant Living in Rosenberg, TX. Interment will be in Mohorn Baptist Cemetery in the Plaisance Community.

Rev. Anthony Ford, Pastor of Mt. Gilead Missionary Baptist Church of Houston, TX, will be officiating the funeral service.

Mrs. Handy’s memories are being cherished by: one brother, Nervin Amadiee of Lawtell, LA; two sisters, Beulah M. Arclese of Lawtell, LA and Rose Arclese of Opelousas, LA; two Goddaughters, Berthrisa Marie Guidry of Opelousas, LA and Erika Savoy Akpan (Femi) of Houston, TX; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by: her husband, Vorice Handy; her parents, Mr. Douglas and Elouise Amaday; three brothers, Irvin Amaday, Johnny Amadie and Floyd Gums; two sisters, Nara Lee Guidry and Alice Jones; one nephew, Ricky Roberts; two nieces, Sarah Ann Toussaint and Mary Roberts; and brother-in-law, Lawrence Acclis; and sister-in-law, Carol A. Roberts Amaday.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 8, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at The Community Family Life Center, 1626 W. College Ave., Opelousas, LA.

** Please be advised we will adhere to the safety measures and precautions provided by the state of Louisiana due to COVID-19. Masks are required for those who will be in attendance. **

The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to the Staff of Cambridge Assistant Living and Silverado Hospice.

Words of condolences may be expressed at fordandjosephfh.com

Ford and Joseph Funeral Home, 907 N. Market St., Opelousas, LA, (337) 942-6750, is in charge of arrangements.