Lela Besse Ford Hale Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Lela Besse Ford Hale of Bristol, Tennessee, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on March 19, 2026 at the age of 92. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lela Besse Ford Hale to pay them a last tribute.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Lela had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Lela may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Piney Flats First Baptist Church, 100 Cherry Street, Piney Flats, TN 37686 or New Bethel Presbyterian Cemetery Fund, 592 New Bethel Rd, Piney Flats, TN. 37686.
