Bessie Lee Tubbs

Bessie Lee Tubbs

Bessie Tubbs Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 30, 2005.
Bessie Lee Tubbs, 94, died Saturday morning, Jan. 29, 2005. She retired at age 85 as a beauty operator in Wichita Falls. Mrs. Tubbs was born Oct. 28, 1910, in Begota and had lived most of her life in Wichita Falls until moving to Longview several years ago. Mrs. Tubbs was preceded in death by two sons, David Harold and Gerald Tubbs. Mrs. Tubbs is survived by two children, Billie Jean and Red Reeme; and two grandchildren, Joe and Roberta Young of Longview. Memorials may be made to Greater Hospice of Texas, 1905 W. Loop 281 No. 81, Longview, TX 75608. Burial arrangements are under the direction of Rader Funeral Home of Longview. No local services are planned. Special thanks to Dr. and Mrs. Lewis Browne for all their kindness, support and care. A memorial guestbook may be signed at www.raderfh.com.

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