Bessie Alford Obituary

"Born November 17, 1949, in Terry, Mississippi, to the late Mr. John Yates and the late Mrs. Helen Moore-Yates. Bessie made her heavenly transition on Monday, September 11, 2023, surrounded by family. Bessie was raised in Terry, Mississippi, where at an early age she was baptized at Terry Grove Missionary Baptist Church, where she served as usher on the Senior Usher Board. Bessie united in holy matrimony to the love of her life Mr. Ellison Wayne Alford, and loving daughter Helen Dannette Alford. She moved her church membership to Spring Hill Missionary Baptist Church, in Florence, Mississippi. She attended Perryman Elementary, Sumner Hill High School, and Jackson State University. Bessie was an avid Basketball and Football fan. She loved \u0026quot;Thee I Love. \u0026quot; Bessie had a long work history, her career employment was with Allstate Insurance Company, with a forty-year tenure, once retired she then continued to work part time with various companies. Puddin as she is affectionately known, is survived by her daughter Mrs. Helen Danette Hill. Brothers; Johnnie Lee Yates Sr. , (Delphine), Willis Yates, Jerry Floyd (Sonya). Sisters Mrs. Mable Lee Butler, and Mrs. Marie Yates Bingham (Benard), and Sister-in-law Mrs. Jewelean Alford-Green. Bessie is also survived by her extended family. Sisters; Mrs. Marie (Candy) Allen, Ms. Bonnie Holly. Brothers; Mr. Willie Earl (Blue) Holly, Mr. Curtis Frank Holly (Edith). Special acknowledgment to Mrs. Veronica Bozeman and Mr. Victor Mayes. She leaves to cherish her memory, a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and special friends, Mrs. Betty Sue Mayes and Mr. James MaGee. "