Bessie M. Williams

Mrs. Bessie M. Williams, age 89, of Quitman, formerly of Longview, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at Heritage Nursing Home of Quitman. Bessie was born in Tallulah, Louisiana on January 24, 1930 to the late Robert Bennie Impson and Gussie Martin Impson. She was a devoted homemaker, a retail cashier, and faithful Christian. Bessie was one of Elvis’ biggest fans, and a member of several of his fan clubs. She also enjoyed writing to her penpals throughout the country, sewing, music, spending time with her family, and caring for her beloved Chihuahuas. She was a sweet, generous, caring person, who always helped those in need.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James Fredrick Williams; sons, David Vick, Bennie H. Helms; three brothers, and one sister.

She is survived by her daughters, Mary Williams Beard of Holly Lake Ranch, Jackie Helms Clark and husband Dan of Van Buren, Arkansas; son, John Lit Vick of Diana; grandchildren, Brittany Beard, Blake Beard, Brett Beard, Kerri Helms, Bennie D. Helms, John Vick, Jr., David Vick, Joe Vick, Chris Vick, Dawn Helms Ford, Shawn Clark; and several great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held on Tuesday November 5, 2019 at 3:00 PM inside the Mausoleaum at Rosewood Memorial Park in Longview. Services under the direction of Croley Funeral Home of Gilmer.