JoAnn Bess's obituary , Passed away on August 20, 2026 in Kinston, Alabama

JoAnn Bess

November 22, 1938 - August 20, 2026 (87 years old)

Kinston, Alabama

JoAnn Bess's obituary , Passed away on August 20, 2026 in Kinston, Alabama

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Hayes Funeral Home

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JoAnn Bess

November 22, 1938 - August 20, 2026 (87 years old)

Kinston, Alabama

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JoAnn Bess Obituary

With sadness, we share the passing of JoAnn Bess of Kinston, Alabama. JoAnn, born on November 22, 1938, passed away on August 20, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband Tom Frank Bess; her parents, Ada Wyrosdick and Harmon Wyrosdick; and her siblings, Charles, Rudolph, Jimmy, Wayne, Rex Wyrosdick and Sue Haymon.

She is survived by: her children, Tony Bess, John Bess (Sheila), Tammy Floyd (Mike) and Kim Matthews (Troy) of Kinston, Alabama.; and her brother Pete Wyrosdick (Cyndi) of Davenport, Florida. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
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Aug 22

Visitation

Hayes Funeral Home
431 E Davis St, Elba, AL 36323

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Aug 22

Funeral service

Hayes Funeral Home
431 E Davis St, Elba, AL 36323

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Aug 22

Burial

Peaceful Acres Memorial Gardens
Peaceful Acres Memorial Gardens, AL-52, Opp, AL 36467

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