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1953
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2026
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Bessie Holmes Obituary
Bessie Mae Holmes 72 of Lake Wales died Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in Lakeland, FL. She was a member of Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church-Mulberry, Florida.
She is survived by her children: Courtney (Kristen) Davis, Jeanese Davis, Rev. Thaddeus (Talisha) Davis, Jr. and Juanita Bostic, siblings: Wilene Mackey and Robert Bostic, 14 grandchildren, five great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Viewing will be at Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church 304 SW 2nd Avenue Mulberry, FL. Friday, January 30, 2026, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Funeral service will be at Greater Works Ministries 2110 Oakhurst Dr. Winter Haven, Fl 33881 at 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 31, 2026
Interment: Wildwood Cemetery, Bartow, FL
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for Bessie Holmes
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Eleanor Evans Johnson
February 4, 2026
So sorry to hear about the passing of Bessie. I pray that God will comfort her family.
Virginia Morrow
January 30, 2026
Bessie you were such a beautiful person to know Had not seen you for along time but I always thought about you. Rest in Our Father GOD'S Arms. Condolences to all her Children TJ, Jeanise,and Nita and to all who were fortunate to know her.
Taneva Williams
January 28, 2026
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Gwendolyn Cadet-Ford
January 28, 2026
Sympathy Message for Bessie Holmes
With heartfelt sympathy, we honor the life of Bessie Holmes, a woman whose kindness touched every room she entered. She carried a gentle spirit that made people feel seen, valued, and cared for. Those who knew her often speak of her sweetness—not as a small thing, but as a quiet strength that shaped the way she loved, taught, and lived.
As a dedicated teacher for many years, Bessie poured her heart into her students. She didn’t just teach lessons; she nurtured confidence, sparked curiosity, and planted seeds of hope that will continue to grow for generations. Her impact lives on in every life she helped shape.
May her memory bring comfort and may the love she shared remain a guiding light for all who were blessed to know her. Wishing peace and strength to her family, friends, and the countless students whose lives she touched so deeply.
Best Regards,
Gwendolyn Cadet-Ford
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Patsey White
January 27, 2026
Offering sincere condolences on your loss!
Gause Funeral Home
January 25, 2026
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