Bessie H. Small

MULLINS | Bessie Hilburn Small, 82, widow of the Rev. William McDuffie Small, died Sunday, July 6, 2003, at Marion County Medical Center after an illness.

She was born Oct. 5, 1920, in Horry County, a daughter of the late Sam and Janie Hilburn. She was a homemaker and a member of Latta Church of God.

Survivors include her children Iva Dean Small of Mullins, Betty Mae Small of Mullins, Bernice Bryant of Latta, Lois Clark of Mullins, Rosie Mae Bryant of Marion, Louise Grice of Latta, Evelyn Morris of Timmonsville, Nancy Powers of North Myrtle Beach, Alice Powers of North Myrtle Beach, Bessie Thompson of Longs, Elsie Small of Latta, Tina Small of Lake View, Buddy Small of Pamplico and J.D. Small of Latta; two daughters-in-law; eight sons-in-law; 56 grandchildren; 64 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two sisters, Cordilla Faulk of Tabor City, N.C., and Jenna Lee Westmore of Minnesota; a brother, Tillman Hilburn of Conway; and a sister-in-law, Estelene Thompson of Pee Dee.

She was predeceased by a son, W.L. Small.

The funeral will be at 3 p.m. today at the Cox-Collins Funeral Home chapel. The Rev. Bobby Smith and Rev. Johnny Hyatt will officiate. Burial will be in State Cemetery.

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