Virginia Mae Bess Obituary
The passing of Virginia Mae Bess (Hope Mills, North Carolina) occurred on September 28, 2026. Virginia, born on July 15, 1934, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Virginia Mae Bess or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Roy Ashley and Florence Beverly Ashley; her husband Alton Bess; her siblings, Margaret Givens, Frances Gill and Gene Ashley; and her son-in-law Jerry Clemmons.
She is survived by: her daughters, Shelia Clemmons and Yvonne Benson (Sandy Holland); her granddaughters, Nicole Pearce (Brandon Raynor) and Ginger Szabo (Joe Szabo); and her great grandchildren, Amber Bullard and Joseph Szabo. She is also survived by Several nieces, nephews, and a host of other family and friends.
Visitation will be held on Monday, October 5th 2026 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the Pinecrest Funeral & Cremation Services (4721 Dunrobin Dr, Hope Mills, NC 28348). A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 5th 2026 at 12:30 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Monday, October 5th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Cumberland Memorial Gardens (4509 Raeford Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28304).
