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Bessie Josephine Davis

Bessie Davis Obituary

May 28th 1912 - August 21st 2010 Bessie Josephine Davis (MacGowan) passed peacefully at 98 years old in her home surrounded by her family. She is survived by her Sons Clyde MacGowan of Alameda Ca., Jack MacGowan, her daughter Nancy MacGowan of Etna Ca., grandchildren Scott MacGowan, Jennifer Erickson, Karen Stokey, Ginger MacGowan, Heather Millar, Sonia Stringer, Robert MacGowan and numerous great grand childern and great great grand children. Preceded by 2 husbands and 3 children. Bessie's life skills and goodness of character have had a profound and lasting influence on her family, friends and community. With the greatest respect, admiration and appreciation, we will miss her forever. Please sign the online guestbook at www.times-standard.com, click on obits.

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Published by Times-Standard from Sep. 5 to Sep. 8, 2010.

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Sonya Stringer

September 8, 2010

Gramma Bessie was quite a lady. She had great stories to tell. She was a hard worker (job), a homemaker, a really good person, and a great Mom. At 98, she lived a long, good life, but we're all sad she's gone. Cherish your Memories. Sunny Stringer

leonard wonnacott

September 7, 2010

my condolences to the family of bessie mcgowan she will be missed

Donna & Daryl McGowan

September 5, 2010

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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