Bessie Smith Obituary
We bid farewell to Bessie Smith (Cowpens, South Carolina), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 12, 2025 at the age of 74. Bessie touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. 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, Swan Odell Posey and Corine Hunter Posey; her husband Mr Bennie Smith Sr.; her son Reginald Scott; and her siblings, Odell Posey, Billy Posey, Reverend Perry Posey Sr., Larry Hunter, Darlene Littlejohn and Flora Jeter.
She is survived by: her children, Christopher Smith, Amanda McClintock (Darryl) and Atasha Scott; her stepchildren, Bennie Smith Jr. (Lisa), Kimberly Smith and Tiffany Smith; her siblings, William Posey, Carolyn White and Jackie Posey; her sisters-in-law, Vergie Posey of Spartanburg County and Katherine Moring (Earl) of Spartanburg County; her grandchildren, Kierra Pendleton, Bre'Lei Smith and Krislynn Smith; her stepgrandchild Jabree Smith; and her stepgreat-grandchild Braylen Smith.
