Bessie Alice Deel Obituary
The world bids farewell to Bessie Alice Deel of Abingdon, Virginia, departing on March 3, 2026 at the age of 84. Bessie leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Bessie Alice Deel to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Oscar Ramey and Stella Woods Ramey; her husband Edmond Lee Deel; her grandsons, D. J. Shortridge and Scotty Deel; her siblings, Dewey Ramey, Harold Ramey, Larry Ramey and Betty Smith; her children-in-law, David Smith, Steve Ratliff and Barbara Deel; and her great great grandchild Diana Shortridge.
She is survived by: her children, Kathy Shortridge (Danny), Sherri Smith Ratliff, Terry Deel, Crystal Street (Mark) and Ashley Justice (Richard); her grandchildren, Faith Hankins (Brandon), David Smith, Jr., Chantay Lester (Red), Kayla Ratliff, Elizabeth Deel Taylor (Samuel), Tyler Deel, Hannah Street (Ethan), Abby Street, Hunter Justice and Gabrial Justice; her great grandchildren, Cameron Shortridge, D. J. Lee Shortridge, Aleea Hankins, Toy Hankins and Kai Hankins; her brothers, Cliff Ramey and Frank Ramey (Jan); and her pets, Angel and Ranger. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews.
