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Mary Bess Obituary
Mary "Ida B" (Archibald) Bess, of Iola passed away Monday, June 4, 2012 at her home. Funeral services are scheduled for 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 9th at Iola Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Doug Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Concord Cemetery. A visitation is scheduled for Friday June 8 from 5-7 p.m. at Day Funeral Home Chapel.
Ida B was born November 17, 1925 in Dallas, to John Bunyon and Ida (Hilmick) Archibald. She was married for nearly fifty years to her husband, John Cecil Bess. Ida B was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.
Survivors include her children, John Cecil Bess II, Jimmie Bess and Susie Jackson; grandchildren, Angie, Luck, Sarah, Rebecca, Tom, and Jen; and great grandchildren, Ty, Gaven, Maya, Sariah, Logan, Brayden, Alexys, Summer, Logen, and Zoe.
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Roy Essman
June 11, 2012
Jimmie,John & Sue, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. My thoughts are with you doing this time.
Roy Essman
June 10, 2012
Dear Susie, Jimmy and Johnny,
I am so sorry to hear of the death of your mother. I loved her very much. She was a wonderful person. I'm sure she is in a better place, but that still doesn't make it easier to give her up. Let me know if I can help.
Love you,
Lois Gray and Richard.
June 8, 2012
Jimmie, sorry to read about your mom, hope you are doing well,
Larry Freeze
Bryan
June 8, 2012
Jimmie, sorry to read about your mom, hope you are doing well,
Larry Freeze
Bryan
Michael and Sue Ellis
June 7, 2012
Susie, John and Jimmy so sorry for the loss of your beloved mother. You will always have her memories in your heart.God Bless You All.
June 7, 2012
I am so sorry for the death of your mother. Just know that she is in a better place with no more sorrows or pain. I know that you have a lot of memories and I that they will help. I have good memories of your mother and daddy.
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