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Bessie Mae Gober

1941 - 2022

Bessie Mae Gober obituary, 1941-2022, Gary, IN

BORN

1941

DIED

2022

FUNERAL HOME

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue

Gary, Indiana

Bessie Gober Obituary

Bessie Mae (Derico) Gober was born on December 6, 1941, in Montgomery, Alabama. She was the third of three children born to Odessa and Andy Derico. Bessie moved to Gary in 1951. She graduated from Roosevelt High School and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Science and a degree in Accounting from Indiana University Northwest. Bessie was a member of Greater St. James A.M.E. for over 50 years. She transitioned on May 13,2022. Bessie is preceded in death by her parents Odessa and Andy Derico and brother Joe Derico. She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of fifty-nine years Clifford Sr: four sons Clinton (Tameko), Clifford Jr., Kenneth (Brenda), and Kevin (Kourtni): brother James (Doris) Derico Sr; and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren nephews, nieces. other relatives and friends. Visitation, Saturday. May 21, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. -11:.00 a.m. with a family hour from 10:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. with funeral services to follow at 11:00 a.m. all services at Greater St. James A.M.E. Church 2601 Massachusetts St. Rev. Pamela Williams officiating. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park.

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Published by Post-Tribune from May 18 to May 19, 2022.

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Virgil Moore

April 11, 2023

We look foward to cele-brating with you in higher places. Our love to the family. Rosie & Virgil Moore.

Cheryl Drinkard Roberson

June 6, 2022

To The Gober Family we The Drinkard-Roberson Family would like to extend our deepest sympathy during the loss of Mrs. Gober. She was a beautiful person in & out. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. You will be in our Prayers. Rest in Paradise Mrs. Gober

Bernice and Willie Morris

May 24, 2022

Sending my deepest sympathy to the family, cousin Bessie will truly be missed. Please take comfort in knowing that she´s with some of the greatest people ever, she´s in good hand, until you´re together again. Love you

Praying
Willie and Bernice Morris

Evelyn Elkins

May 21, 2022

So sorry for your loss. Mrs. Gober was a wonderful kind hearted person. I came to know her when our children were friends and I was working at Ernie Pyle School. May she Rest In heavenly Peace.

Doncella, RHS 1981 classmate

May 20, 2022

To Clifford Jr. & Family: The crossing over of our loved one is not easy to bear alone; my thoughts and prayers are with you that God's love and peace will surround, comfort, and keep you during your time of bereavement.

Sherman Nelson

May 20, 2022

This such an awesome family and I pray for love, peace and comfort in the days to come. You have taught me so much but more importantly how to love God. Ken please sing it loud that your MoM is going to fly away, but always in you'll hearts and mine. Man i love you'll. please know that my heart, prayers and love is with the entire Gober Family. Love you'll for life.
Love you my Gober Family.

Minietta Nelson-Reed

May 20, 2022

To the Gober Family,
So sorry to hear about the passing of your love one. May God comfort you during this challenging time of bereavement.

Vickey Mosley

May 20, 2022

I am saddened by the loss of Sis. Gober. She was a dedicated worker in the church she loved. We worked together often and she taught me so much! She was a wonderful person and will be missed. Bro. Gober and family, take comfort that she is with the Lord! I pray He comfort and strengthen each of you as only He can!

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DEBORAH E. HAMPTON

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Pat & Ray Wrenfro

May 20, 2022

With our deepest sympathies to your family, May God Saw another angel he called her home.

Marvin Malone

May 20, 2022

To the family of Bessie Gober you have my deepest condolences and prayers. May God be with you.

Augustus and Sheila Carter

May 20, 2022

We are praying that Almighty God comforts you during your time of sorry and give you peace as you remember what a kind and lovely person God blessed you with.

Margle,LaTanya,Christien And The Late Cook Family

May 19, 2022

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Emily A Gulley

May 19, 2022

Praying for strength during your bereavement.

James A. Henley

May 19, 2022

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Jennifer Ward

May 19, 2022

For you.. Gentle Peace Quiet Strength Steadfast Love. You're on my heart and in my prayers.

Harold and Turkesa Green

May 19, 2022

Sending our heartfelt condolences to Kevin, Kourtni, and the entire Gober family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May you find peace and comfort during your time of bereavement.

Russell and Tammy Shepphard

May 18, 2022

Cousin I´m going to miss your random calls when looking for my mom because she didn´t answer. I love your encouragements, your advise and your humor. May you rest in Paradise and know that we will miss you. May God bless you family

Mr.& Mrs. Wrenfro

May 18, 2022

Very Glade we share time together. With our deepest sympathies, From our family.

Chrissy and Reggie Chambers

May 18, 2022

We send our love and condolences . May God provide peace and comfort during your time of grieving.

Shirley WARRINGTON

May 18, 2022

To Clifford & family, I'm sorry for our loss of Bessie. A wife, mother, grandma, sister, aunt, Classmate & friend. Bessie was such a beautiful person. I'm glad to have known her. God bless each of you..

Leonard Washington

May 18, 2022

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Gwendolyn West

May 18, 2022

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Sharon Candy Drinkard

May 18, 2022

I am saddened to hear the news about the passing of a Loving caring Perrson. You were a Beautiful in and out Lady. Thanks Mrs. Hover for you Spiritual teaching. I am going to miss you. God got you now. The Gober family are in the Drinkard family prayers. God Bless You´ll.

Hosea Ezell

May 18, 2022

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Karla buckles

May 18, 2022

Mrs. Gober made a memorable impression on me. She was so admired and respected. She will truly be missed.

Gregory Archibald

May 18, 2022

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Eric & Valeria Dyson

May 18, 2022

Our prayers and condolences are with the Gober family. Rest in our Father arm's Mrs. Gober.

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May

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Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Greater St. James A.M.E. Church

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May

21

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Greater St. James A.M.E. Church

IN

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Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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