Bessie Ruth Smith, age 83, passed away Friday December 22, 2017. A graveside service will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 28, 2017 at Rosemound Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at Bellmead Funeral Home.

Bessie was born August 20, 1934 in Waco, Texas the daughter of John Luther and Ruby (Tye) Fuller. She married Jerry Wayne Smith on August 30, 1989 and he preceded her in death on January 29, 2007.

Bessie is survived by her daughters, Gwendolyn Atkins, Janine Swindler and Lorna Sue Sawyer; son, Joe Stanton Atkins; grandchildren, Wendy, Jason, Joe Jr., Robert, Abby, Derek and Tony; several great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.

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