Bess Wilson
January 21, 1937 - March 22, 2024Bess Wilson, 87, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away Friday, March 22, 2024, at her home. Born January 21, 1937, in Bledsoe (Harlan County), Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late James S. Tolliver and Elizabeth Vanover Tolliver.
In addition to her father and mother, Bess was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister: Delmar Tolliver and his wife Sue, Ruth Rose and her husband James, Glen Tolliver and his wife Vera Lavonne, and Eugene Tolliver.
She leaves behind her loving husband of 68 years, Hurley Wilson; nieces and nephews: Glenna and Bob, Tony and Karen, Carey and Cindy, Steve, Zereda and Stewart, Nikki, Julie, and Renea and Kevin. She is also survived by special caregivers, Monty and Debra Bingham.
Bess was a member of Bledsoe Baptist Church for 75 years.
Bess was a loving, caring lady. She had a special fondness for children and the elderly. She enjoyed giving to others, especially making candy for her family and friends. Two of her most enjoyable pastimes were sitting outside and watching the birds, often with neighbors, and attending to her flowers. She also enjoyed fishing with her husband as far away as Canada.
Bess was dearly loved and will be deeply missed.
Visitation will be held Sunday, March 24, 2024, from 6 – 8 P.M. at Hart Funeral Home.
Services will be held at 12:00 P.M. Monday, March 25, 2024, in the Barbourville Cemetery Chapel with Ralph Halcomb officiating. Nephews will serve as pallbearers.
The family extends heartfelt appreciation to Bluegrass Care Navigators.
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