Bernice Hesslen

Bernice Hesslen, 90 of Fort Smith, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2014. She was born December 2, 1923 in Hobbtown, AR to the late Hugh and Susie Coleman. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, retired from Hoerner Box Company and attended the Baker Senior Center. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband B.A. Hesslen, daughter-in-law Mary Hesslen, sisters; Alma Scott and her husband Edgar “Scotty” Scott, Wilma Dollard and her husband Earl, and her sister-in-law, Violet Hesslen.

Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren. Arrangements are under the direction of Fentress Mortuary.

Bernice is survived by her son Gayle Hesslen of Fort Smith, three step-grandchildren; Mindy Webber and her husband Will of New Braunfels, TX, Grant Holt and his wife Julie of Houston, TX and Mark Holt of Rudy, two step-great grandchildren; Nathaniel and Quin Webber both of New Braunfels, TX, her brother-in-law Cecil Hesslen of Van Buren, two nieces Cecilia Peer and her husband Charles of Siloam Springs and Sharon Burns of Van Buren, two nephews; Benjamin Leslie “Buddy” Hesslen of Van Buren, and Carl Dale Dollard of Bond Special, her great niece; Jordan Peer of Siloam Springs, two great nephews; Christian Hesslen of Fayetteville and B.J. Burns of Van Buren, a great, great niece London Buck and great, great nephew Collier Buck.

The family of Bernice Hesslen would like to thank the staff of Methodist Health and Rehabilitation and Peachtree Hospice for the loving care and support they provided during this difficult time.

Visitation will be 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at the funeral home.

Memorials may be sent to Baker Senior Center 3600 N. Albert Pike Ft. Smith, AR 72904.