Bessie Griffin Stark Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Bessie Griffin Stark of Smithville, Mississippi, who passed away on October 17, 2025, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Bessie Griffin Stark to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph Winfred Griffin and Janet Ruth Peden Griffin; her husband James Cecil Stark; and her siblings, Dorothy Griffin, Bobby Joe Griffin, Raymond Griffin, Russell Griffin, Jimmy Ray Griffin and Ricky Michael Griffin.
She is survived by: her children, Kim Holloway (David) and Jamie Stark of Smithville, MS; her siblings, Debbi Harrelson (Danny) of Bruce, MS and Randy Griffin (Brenda) of Houlka, MS; her grandchildren, Eric Holloway, Talon Holloway, Ben Stark and AdreAnne Stark Miller; and her great grandchildren, Anastasia Holloway, Quincy Freeman, Taysun Miller, Klaybren Miller, Estella Stark and Andrew Stark. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held on Sunday, October 19th 2025 at 3:00 PM at the Pearce Chapel Cemetery.
Memorial donations can be made in Bessie's memory to her church, Trace Road Baptist Church, P.O. Box 696, Amory, MS 38821.
