Bessie Smith's obituary , Passed away on January 25, 2026 in Advent, West Virginia

Bessie Smith

February 12, 1940 - January 25, 2026 (85 years old)

Advent, West Virginia

Bessie Smith's obituary , Passed away on January 25, 2026 in Advent, West Virginia

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Waybright Funeral Home

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Bessie Smith

February 12, 1940 - January 25, 2026 (85 years old)

Advent, West Virginia

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Bessie Smith Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Bessie Smith of Advent, West Virginia, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Bessie left this world on January 25, 2026 at the age of 85, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. 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 Smith to show support.

Though Bessie may no longer walk beside us, her memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Bessie touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In her absence, her spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Waybright Funeral Home



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511 S Church St, Ripley, WV 25271

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