Bessie L. Peyton

Bessie L. Peyton, a retired cook, on Friday, November 7, 2003 at Baptist Hospital. Beloved wife of the late A.D. Peyton, Jr. Daughter of the late Aretius and Violet Stanfield. Loving mother of Gloria F. Sanders, Ava Warner, A.D. III, Terri D. and Shirley Keith Peyton, the late Gwendolyn Sanders and Lenora Hollins. Sister of Ella V. Barnes, Mildred Warner, Vera Daniels, Charles Stanfield, Sr., the late Cora Stringer, Willie C. and Shirley Stanfield. Also survived by 20 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, a devoted nephew, Gregory Warner, and a host of other relatives and friends. Age 71 years. A native of Monticello, MS and a resident of New Orleans, LA for over 45 years. Relatives and friends; pastors, officers and members of Pearl River Valley B.C., Oak Grove B.C. both of Monticello, MS, Old Zion B.C., Franklin Ave. B.C., New Home Ministries, all neighboring churches; Daughter of Universal O.E.S.; employees of N.O. Job Corps Center, Project Lazarus, Kentwood, Allstate Ins Co., Ft. Stewart of GA, Warner & Son Trucking, Neecy Beauty & Barber, Loupe Law Firm, Baptist Hospital and Jefferson Health Care are invited to attend the Funeral Services at Pearl River Valley B.C., Hwy. 84, Monticello, MS on Saturday, November 15, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. Rev. Calvin Youngblood, Pastor; Rev. Sam Young of Franklin Ave. B.C. - officiant. Interment Oak Grove B.C. Cemetery. Remains will lie in state Friday 3:00 p.m. at Old Zion B.C., 430 N. Johnson with words of comfort by Rev. Sam Young at 6:30 p.m. Professional services entrusted to LITTLEJOHN'S FUNERAL HOME 7818 Earhart Blvd. Cal K. Johnson, Mgr./Funeral Director Assisted by JOHNSON FUNERAL HOME Prentiss, MS