Bessie Holt

Bessie Louida Holt, age 94, died on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at her home with her family at her side. She was born on October 24, 1930 in Cross County, Arkansas, the daughter of Johnny and Clara (Walker) Patterson. She married Rayburn C. Holt on June 7, 1947 in Vandale, Arkansas. He preceded her on February 5, 2012. She worked at Caron International in Rochelle before retiring. Bessie was a fantastic southern cook, and was known to keep a nice neat home. She loved spending time with her family and enjoyed reading and jigsaw puzzles. She is preceded in death by her parents, six siblings: Kathryne Rhodes, Dorothy Lambert, Edward Patterson, Reno Patterson, Robert Patterson, and Clyde Patterson. Survived by her three children: Pat Smith of Rochelle, Shirley Terry of Rochelle, and James (Debbie) Holt of Pledger, TX; six grandchildren: Teresa (Andy) Schabacker, DeeAnn (Robert) Lechner, Clint (Brenda) Garner, Jason (Amy) Smith, Stephanie (Shawn) McCarthy, andChristopher Holt; eight great grandchildren: Jake Rod, Jasmine, Jesse and Nicki Schabacker, Austin (Monica) Lechner, Hannah (Michael) Saxton, Lauren Garner, and Ainsley McCarthy; four great great-grandchildren: Hunter Schabacker, Orianna Lechner, Abigail and Sadie Saxton. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Heartland Hospice for their love and care they provided. Visitation will be on Thursday from 9:00 A.M. - 10:50 A.M. on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at the Unger Horner Funeral Home, 400 N 6th St., Rochelle, IL. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday at the Unger-Horner Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Lechner officiating. Burial at Trinity Memory Gardens. A memorial has been established to Heartland Hospice. Guestbook at www.UngerHorner.com.