Bessie L. Bethea
1933 - 2023
Bessie L. Bethea
1933 - 2023
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BORN
1933
DIED
2023
Bessie Bethea Obituary
Bessie is survived by her sons, Thomas J. Bethea, Jr., Stefon Bethea, Sr., and daughter, Sandy Riley, 10 grandchildren, 31 great-grands, and a host of family members.
Bessie's life will be celebrated Monday, May 1, at Emanuel C.O.G.I.C., 601 N. 16th Street, Harrisburg, at 11:00 a.m., with viewing from 10:00am-11:00 a.m. Burial will follow service at Harrisburg, Cemetery, 2260 Herr Street, Harrisburg, PA 17103.
Arrangements entrusted to Lenwood Jones Funeral Home, 5911 West Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19151. www.LenwoodJonesFuneralHome.com.
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Stacey D. pettis
May 4, 2023
To Stefon and family, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Camilla & Gilbert Brown --- The Drayton Family
May 4, 2023
"I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories." -Leo Buscaglia
I remember Ms. Bessie as a kid. She lived right next door to my Aunt Ella Hankerson so I saw her regularly when we visited. She will be missed. My condolences to her family!
Rhonda J. Horne
May 3, 2023
Sorry to hear of the passing of Ms. Bessie! Omg I wish I would´ve know sooner about the service, I would have definitely attended. Plenty of days while I was Ms. Bessie´s Barber/Stylist, we had the best conversations! She had me in stitches from laughter. I will never forget some of your words of advice that you have given me! You always stayed sharp and didn´t miss a beat! My thoughts and prayers are with the family! Rest easy, you will be missed!
CHERYL k MARTIN
May 1, 2023
MISS BESSIE , WE WERE FRIENDS AT PHEASANT HILLS. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WERE VERY NICE PEOPLE . SO SORRY I DIDN'T GET TO SEE YOU SOONER . NOW YOU ARE WITH YOUR HUBBY, CHILDREN . REST IN PEACE !
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Anita Squire
May 1, 2023
Condolences to the family Ms.Bessie was good friend and neighbor. I appreciated her Care for me as a small child and her Wise word's and blessing as a growing adult, she will be greatly missed.
Kelli Hawkinschilds
April 30, 2023
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Mrs. Bessie was such a classy lady.
Renee Drayton-Bowers
April 29, 2023
My sincere condolences to Ms. Bessie family. I remember Ms. Bessie from the Westside of Steelton she was good friends with my mother. RIP Ms. Bessie.
RENEE DRAYTON-BOWERS
Rosanne Anderson ( peanut)
April 29, 2023
My Deepest Condolences to the Entire Family , Rest in Peace Mrs.Bessie.
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