Bessie Bell Chestnutt Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Bessie Bell Chestnutt of Hannibal, Missouri, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on June 12, 2025 at the age of 80. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Bessie Bell Chestnutt to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, David Stambaugh and Velvia Jennings Stambaugh; her husband George Franklin Chestnutt Jr.; her daughters, Marsha Fogle and Becky Elzea; and her son-in-law Dean Elzea.
She is survived by: her daughters, Wanda Chestnutt of Hannibal, MO and Pamela Chestnutt of Hannibal, MO; her siblings, David Stambaugh (June) of Moline, IL and Connie Durrell of Beardstown, IL; and her son-in-law Teddy Elzea. She is also survived by nine grandchildren; several great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 17th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the James O'Donnell Funeral Home, Inc. (302 S 5th St, Hannibal, MO 63401). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 18th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's choice.
