Bessie Lee Wilson, 78, of Sheridan, Ark., went to walk with God and be at peace in Paradise Oct. 21, 2006, having lived the last several years heroically fighting the effects of Parkinsons.
Her life was one filled with the simple joys of life and love of family and friends. She firmly followed the teachings of her Lord and Savior and was the true embodiment of kindness and love. Bessie enjoyed life to the absolute fullest.
Bessie was an active member of the Grace Sunday School Class at First Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Sheridan, of which she was a charter member. Bessie owned and operated a beauty salon in Sheridan. She was an avid golfer and a member of the Sheridan Ladies Golf Association. She was a great listener and teacher. Her spirit could not be daunted. She showed us how love will always win, and in the end, how it will always endure. Bessie's love and legacy live on in the hearts of us all.
She was preceded in death by two sisters: Eloise Wilson and Margaret Scott.
Family survived by Bessie include her children: Regina and Joe Wise of Sheridan; Karen Beth Wilson of San Francisco, Calif.; Ben and Carol Wilson of Fayetteville; grandsons: Justin and Brad Wise of North Little Rock; Step-mother, Doshia Wilson; sisters: Mary and Kenneth House; Pat and Lamar Jennings; Bobbie and Ken Lacewell; Betty and Jim Marchant; Lois and Clifford Mosley; and a host of nieces, great nieces, nephews, and great nephews.
A celebration of Bessie's life was held at 1 p.m. on Oct. 25 at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home in Sheridan. Burial followed at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Sheridan. (SHERIDAN HEADLIGHT ONLINE)
Her life was one filled with the simple joys of life and love of family and friends. She firmly followed the teachings of her Lord and Savior and was the true embodiment of kindness and love. Bessie enjoyed life to the absolute fullest.
Bessie was an active member of the Grace Sunday School Class at First Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Sheridan, of which she was a charter member. Bessie owned and operated a beauty salon in Sheridan. She was an avid golfer and a member of the Sheridan Ladies Golf Association. She was a great listener and teacher. Her spirit could not be daunted. She showed us how love will always win, and in the end, how it will always endure. Bessie's love and legacy live on in the hearts of us all.
She was preceded in death by two sisters: Eloise Wilson and Margaret Scott.
Family survived by Bessie include her children: Regina and Joe Wise of Sheridan; Karen Beth Wilson of San Francisco, Calif.; Ben and Carol Wilson of Fayetteville; grandsons: Justin and Brad Wise of North Little Rock; Step-mother, Doshia Wilson; sisters: Mary and Kenneth House; Pat and Lamar Jennings; Bobbie and Ken Lacewell; Betty and Jim Marchant; Lois and Clifford Mosley; and a host of nieces, great nieces, nephews, and great nephews.
A celebration of Bessie's life was held at 1 p.m. on Oct. 25 at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home in Sheridan. Burial followed at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Sheridan. (SHERIDAN HEADLIGHT ONLINE)
Bessie Lee Wilson, 78, of Sheridan, Ark., went to walk with God and be at peace in Paradise Oct. 21, 2006, having lived the last several years heroically fighting the effects of Parkinsons.
Her life was one filled with the simple joys of life and love of family and friends. She firmly followed the teachings of her Lord and Savior and was the true embodiment of kindness and love. Bessie enjoyed life to the absolute fullest.
Bessie was an active member of the Grace Sunday School Class at First Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Sheridan, of which she was a charter member. Bessie owned and operated a beauty salon in Sheridan. She was an avid golfer and a member of the Sheridan Ladies Golf Association. She was a great listener and teacher. Her spirit could not be daunted. She showed us how love will always win, and in the end, how it will always endure. Bessie's love and legacy live on in the hearts of us all.
She was preceded in death by two sisters: Eloise Wilson and Margaret Scott.
Family survived by Bessie include her children: Regina and Joe Wise of Sheridan; Karen Beth Wilson of San Francisco, Calif.; Ben and Carol Wilson of Fayetteville; grandsons: Justin and Brad Wise of North Little Rock; Step-mother, Doshia Wilson; sisters: Mary and Kenneth House; Pat and Lamar Jennings; Bobbie and Ken Lacewell; Betty and Jim Marchant; Lois and Clifford Mosley; and a host of nieces, great nieces, nephews, and great nephews.
A celebration of Bessie's life was held at 1 p.m. on Oct. 25 at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home in Sheridan. Burial followed at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Sheridan. (SHERIDAN HEADLIGHT ONLINE)
Her life was one filled with the simple joys of life and love of family and friends. She firmly followed the teachings of her Lord and Savior and was the true embodiment of kindness and love. Bessie enjoyed life to the absolute fullest.
Bessie was an active member of the Grace Sunday School Class at First Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Sheridan, of which she was a charter member. Bessie owned and operated a beauty salon in Sheridan. She was an avid golfer and a member of the Sheridan Ladies Golf Association. She was a great listener and teacher. Her spirit could not be daunted. She showed us how love will always win, and in the end, how it will always endure. Bessie's love and legacy live on in the hearts of us all.
She was preceded in death by two sisters: Eloise Wilson and Margaret Scott.
Family survived by Bessie include her children: Regina and Joe Wise of Sheridan; Karen Beth Wilson of San Francisco, Calif.; Ben and Carol Wilson of Fayetteville; grandsons: Justin and Brad Wise of North Little Rock; Step-mother, Doshia Wilson; sisters: Mary and Kenneth House; Pat and Lamar Jennings; Bobbie and Ken Lacewell; Betty and Jim Marchant; Lois and Clifford Mosley; and a host of nieces, great nieces, nephews, and great nephews.
A celebration of Bessie's life was held at 1 p.m. on Oct. 25 at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home in Sheridan. Burial followed at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Sheridan. (SHERIDAN HEADLIGHT ONLINE)
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