Her beloved husband of 45 years, Abraham Lincoln Hazlewood; daughter, Nancy L. Hazlewood; and her siblings, four brother and six sisters precede her in death.
She is survived by her children; Charles F. Hazlewood and wife Dana, Alvin L. Hazlewood, Lincoln W. Hazlewood and wife Glenda, Perry E. Hazlewood and wife Grace, Jennie M. Klein, Judy E. Hatton, and Lisa G. Bartling and husband Larry; brother-in-law, Wayne Jones of Amity, AR; 15 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, 12 great great grandchildren, countless nieces and nephews, and those she loved and claimed as hers.
Bessie loved and was well loved by her family and friends she made during her life. She shared love of quilting with many and loved to go fishing with the family. Many will miss her smile and happy demeanor. She was always ready to cheer anyone up.