Bessie Mae Bivin

Bessie Mae Bivin, 77, of Chelsea, Alabama, was born March 22, 1949, and passed away October 11, 2026. Remembered with deep affection, Bessie Mae will be honored for the steady love she gave so freely and the compassionate way she cared for those around her. Her presence brought comfort, and her life leaves a lasting imprint on all who had the privilege to know her.

Bessie Mae was preceded in death by her husband, Jeffrey Lynn Bivin "Pete"; her parents, William Harvey Gallman and Lucille Bates; her sisters, Myrtice Weathers, Betty Lou Kane, Linda Weathers, Eunice Bassett, and Sammie Franklin; her brothers, Otis Gallman, Curt Gallman, and J.I. Gallman; and her grandchild, Gavin Eugene Williams.

Bessie Mae is survived by her children, Grace Bivin (Jared), Kimberly Williams (Tim), Bryan Bivin, and Jeremy Bivin (Jessica); her grandchildren, Kahla Golden (Alex), Bryson Bivin (Anna), Brody Williams, Kahdyn Bivin, Kenlie Williams, and Karson Williams; and her great-grandchildren, Eva Kay Golden and Elsie Claire Golden.

Visitation will be held at Radney-Smith Funeral Home, 320 North Elm Avenue, Sylacauga, Alabama 35150, on October 13, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. A Funeral Service will follow at Radney-Smith Funeral Home on October 13, 2026, at 2:00 pm.

Bessie Mae will be laid to rest at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, 1501 Talladega Highway, Sylacauga.