Bessie B. Smith's obituary , Passed away on May 7, 2026 in Rome, Georgia
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Bessie B. Smith

December 30, 1941 - May 7, 2026 (84 years old)

Rome, Georgia

Bessie B. Smith's obituary , Passed away on May 7, 2026 in Rome, Georgia
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Bessie B. Smith

December 30, 1941 - May 7, 2026 (84 years old)

Rome, Georgia

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Bessie B. Smith Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on May 7, 2026, at the age of 84, Bessie B. Smith of Rome, Georgia passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Albert Leon Beard and Dean Fowler Beard; her brother Leon; and her sister-in-law Jane Beard. She is survived by: her husband Lary Smith; her sons, Robin Smith (Penny) and Tim Smith (Debbie); her sister Dale Rolan (Randy); her grandchildren, Morgan Reynolds (Caleb), Lindsey Edwards (Dawson) and Kaylee Fortune (Seth); and her great grandchildren, Lukas, Thomas, Magnolia Reynolds and Rainee Edwards. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers the family asked to make donations to Antioch Baptist Church, 4526 Big Texas Valley Road NW, Rome, GA 30165 in the memory of Mrs. Bessie B. Smith.

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4526 Big Texas Valley Rd NW, Rome, GA 30165

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