Obituary of JENNIE EMMA BESS

The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) - Tuesday, August 13, 1996 

Jennie Emma Bess, 94, died Aug. 10, 1996, at the home of her daughter in Davenport, Fla. 

Mrs. Bess was a native of Philadelphia, and was the widow of Ralph C. Bess. She was a member of the Franklin Presbyterian Church and the Women of the Moose, Franklin Chapter 1670. 

She is survived by three daughters, Pearl B. Reynolds of Davenport, Bernice B. Avrigian of Mexico Beach, Fla., Judi B. Steadham of Jonesboro, Ga.; two sons, Raymond D. Bess of Courtland, Julian R. "Duke" Bess of Suffolk; 10 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. 

The graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Southampton Memorial Park by the Rev. James Lambeth. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today in Wright Funeral Home. 
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: B8

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Jennie Emma Bess, a Philadelphia native and widow of Ralph C. Bess, died 10 Aug 1996 in Davenport, Florida, at age 94. 

A graveside service was held 14 Aug 1996 in Southampton Memorial Park, conducted by Rev. James Lambeth of Franklin Presbyterian Church. 

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JENNIE EMMA BESS

Jennie Emma Bess, 94, died 10 August 1996 at the home of her daughter in Davenport, Fla. 

Mrs. Bess was a native of Philadelphia and was the widow of Ralph C. Bess. She was a member of the Franklin Presbyterian Church and the Women of the Moose, Franklin Chapter 1670. 

She is survived by three daughters, Pearl B. Reynolds of Davenport, Bernice B. Avrigian of Mexico Beach, Fla., and Judi B. Steadham of Jonesboro, Ga.; two sons, Raymond D. Bess of Courtland and Julian R. "Duke" Bess of Suffolk; 10 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. 

The graveside service was conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday [14 August 1996] in Southampton Memorial Park by the Rev. James Lambeth. The family received friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today [13 August 1996] in Wright Funeral Home. 

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| Field | Value                              |
| Name  | Jennie Emma Bess                   |
| Age   | 94 years                           |
| Birth | 1902 (estimated); Philadelphia     |
| Death | 10 August 1996; Davenport, Florida |
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––– Table of Relationships –––

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| Name                  | Relationship      | Residence             |
| Jennie Emma Bess      | Decedent          | Davenport, Florida    |
| Ralph C. Bess         | Spouse (deceased) | —                     |
| Pearl B. Reynolds     | Daughter          | Davenport, Florida    |
| Bernice B. Avrigian   | Daughter          | Mexico Beach, Florida |
| Judi B. Steadham      | Daughter          | Jonesboro, Georgia    |
| Raymond D. Bess       | Son               | Courtland, Virginia   |
| Julian R. "Duke" Bess | Son               | Suffolk, Virginia     |
| Rev. James Lambeth    | Officiant         | —                     |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value                |
| Location | Norfolk, VA          |
| Name     | The Virginian-Pilot |
| Date     | 13 August 1996       |
| Edition  | FINAL                |
| Section  | LOCAL                |
| Page     | B8                   |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Member of Franklin Presbyterian Church.  
• Member of Women of the Moose, Franklin Chapter 1670.  
• Birth name: Jennie Emma Bess.

[Contributed by Bruce Saunders, bs4403@verizon.net]

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