Bessie "Betty" Compton
1943 - 2021
Bessie "Betty" Compton
1943 - 2021
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BORN
1943
DIED
2021
Bessie Compton Obituary
Bessie “Betty” E. Compton, 77, of Rock, WV, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at GlenWood Park Retirement Village.
Born on May 2, 1943 in Giatto, WV, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Geneva Pennington. She was educated in the Montcalm area and was a lifelong resident of Mercer County. She was a lifelong resident of Mercer County and was a retired cook from K&K Cafeteria.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fred “Ray” Compton and two daughters, Betsy Kelly and Patricia Riggs; 5 sisters and 1 brother. Mrs. Compton was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother and sister. She loved cooking and spending time with her family.
She will be truly missed by the ones who lift to cherish her memory, Delores (Johnny) Smith of Lashmeet Donna Compton of Montcalm, and Jackie Compton (Richard Ellison) of Kegley; brother, Gene Pennington, Lonnie (Loretta) Pennington of Montcalm, sister Joy (James “Boe”) Stiltner of Bluefield, 7 grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 3:00 PM at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell with Pastor Gary Raulerson officiating. Following services, the family honor Betty’s wishes and she will be cremated.
Friends may call on Wednesday, prior to services, from 2:00-3:00 PM at the funeral home.
Online condolences will be accepted at www.cravens-shires.com. Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell is serving the Compton family.
Carolyn Zegarra
January 5, 2024
I miss Betty !!! She was my other mother!! Loved her so much!! I was a blessing to have her in my life!!
Cindy Epperson
January 13, 2021
I am thinking of you all today and sending hugs and prayers. We all loved your mom. She was a beautiful, fun sweet person. Her laugh was so wonderful to hear. The memories are there and I think she and my mom are having a wonderful time together and with their husbands and family members whom they loved dearly. Love you all. Cynthia Thompson Epperson. Hope to visit you all soon.
Virginia Hudgins
January 12, 2021
I am very sorry for your loss. Betty and i got really close at K&W she will be missed, but always in our thoughts.. Fly high Miss Betty ... I love you all we are and always will be family..
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Carolyn Zegarra
January 12, 2021
Betty she was my second mother I loved her very much...Although I didn’t see her much she was always in my heart. I pray that she is resting in the arms of Jesus. I love all of you guys very much may God bless you and be with your family through this loss.
Margie Mills
January 12, 2021
I'm so sorry for your loss prayers for you all I love you all
Melissa Hager
January 12, 2021
Betty was a good women , good cook , she was truly missed at K&W Cafeteria. God got a Angel.
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