Monica Bessell

Monica Bessell, age 70 of Hernando, Florida passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 30, 2023 under the amazing care of Vitas Healthcare in Lecanto, Fl.

She was born on May 20, 1952 in Miami, Florida to her parents Jack and Elaine Wilson. She retired from the City of Plantation in 2005 and eventually moved to Hernando, Florida.

Monica's one passion in life was singing. She shared her talent in many churches singing solos as well as being a part of many choirs. She loved to share her faith in her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with everyone especially through her music. She was the rock of her family and was always willing to lend a helping hand whenever and wherever she could. She was happiest around her good friends and family and enjoyed life to the fullest.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Michael Bessell. Those left to cherish her memories are her sisters Debra Wilson and Ginger Wilson of Minneola, Florida; her brother David Lustrup of Coral Springs, Florida; her nieces Meredith Picard of Homosassa, Florida, Rebekah Picard of Tavares, Florida, Jennifer Thwaites of Atlanta, Georgia; nephew Matthew Picard of Homosassa, Florida along with her stepdaughter Heather Humphrey and husband George Humphrey III of Moline, Illinois; granddaughter Justice Humphrey of Moline, Illinois, granddaughter Bryce Hanson of Davenport, Iowa, and grandson George Humphrey IV of Moline, Illinois; as well as many extended family members and friends.

Private cremation arrangements are with Merritt Funeral Home in Brooksville, Florida. There will be a remembrance celebration at a future date. The family asks that memorial donations be made to Vitas Hospice in Lecanto Florida.