Bessie Shark Obituary
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Bessie received her primary education at Ruffner Jr. High and Booker T. Washington High School. She worked several housekeeping positions.
She is predeceased by her parents, Paul E. Warren and Madis Lee Warren; son, Jasper L. Scott; daughter, Pamela D. Jenkins; sister, Mazie M. Hayes; brother-in-law, Roland N. Hayes; brother, Samuel Parham; two aunts, Annie Ricks and Ruth Edwards; and uncle James Ricks.
Bessie leaves to mourn her loss six daughters, Wanza L. Faltz, Rowena Scott-Holland (Keith Holland), Michelle E. Scott, Pamela D. Jenkins, Geneva Scott-Ruffin(Antonio Ruffin), and Mia C. Burtt; three sons, Jasper L. Scott, Chalmers Beard (Arlene Beard), and Steven W. Beard; and a special cousin, James Faltz (Sonnyboy); 21 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren; along with a host of relatives and friends.
Viewing:
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Metropolitan Funeral Service
7246 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA
Celebration of Life:
Thursday, June 12, 2025
11:00 AM
First Baptist Church Bute Street
418 E. Bute Street
Norfolk, VA
Laid to Rest:
Forest Lawn Cemetery
8100 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA
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