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Bessie Mathias

Bessie Mathias passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at the Willard Walker Hospice House in Fayetteville. Bessie was born July 10, 1942, near Cartersville, Ga. Her parents were Ralph and Annie Laura Carnes. Bessie was a gracious Christian lady loved by everyone. She enjoyed helping others and was devoted to her family. She loved spending time with her three granddaughters, Prescilla, Heather and Lexington. She is survived by her husband, Tom Mathias, whom she married on July 1, 1960; two sons, Wayland Mathias and wife, Wanda, of Brentwood, Ark., and Paul Mathias of Fayetteville; two sisters, Julia Lambeth of Clever, Mo., and Annie Jean Mathias and husband, Joe Mathias, of Rogers. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 18, 2014, at Moore's Chapel in Fayetteville. The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 19, at Moore's Chapel. Interment will be in Fairview Memorial Gardens. To sign the online guest book, visit www.mooresfuneralchapel.com.

Published April 18, 2014

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