Born October 6, 1933, in Graham, Texas, passed away after a long illness March 8, 2010 in Austin, Texas. She married Paul Robert Peters in 1953. Due to his Air Force career they lived in several states and in Europe before settling in Austin, Texas. Bessie was a loving mother and an amazing lady. She is preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, two brothers and grandson, Paul R. Peters III. She is survived by her husband, Paul R. Peters; sons William Peters Paul R. Peters Jr. and wife Debra Peters; grandson Michael Heath, wife Stephanie; great-grandchildren Haleigh Heath, Brayson Heath, and Addie Heath; sisters Annie Malaney and Faye Troxel. A visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00pm, Friday, March 12, 2010 at Cook-Walden Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00pm, Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Hyde Park Christian Church. Interment to follow at Cook-Walden Memorial Park.