Photo courtesy of GAUSE FUNERAL HOME - Bartow
Bartow, Florida
Dec 19, 1953 – Jan 22, 2026
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...
Read MoreSo sorry to hear about the passing of Bessie. I pray that God will comfort her family.
Eleanor Evans Johnson
February 04, 2026 | Suitland, MD | Classmate
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.
Virginia Morrow
January 30, 2026 | Lake Wales, FL | Acquaintance
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Taneva Williams
January 28, 2026 | Lakewales, FL | Neighbor
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...
Gwendolyn Cadet-Ford
January 28, 2026 | Winter Haven, FL | Friend
Offering sincere condolences on your loss!
Patsey White
January 27, 2026 | Ft Lauderdale, FL | Classmate
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Gause Funeral Home
January 25, 2026 | Bartow, FL