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Obituary For Renee Bess

Renee Bess, age 72, of Athens, GA passed January 11, 2021.

She was born November 13, 1948 to William Henry Sr., and Maybell Taylor in Queen General Hospital. Renee attended school in Brooklyn, PS93 SHJ and Clara Barton High School. She attended Queens Borough Community College for Nursing but started a career at NY Tell, which later became Verizon. After 39 years, she retired.

Private funeral services will be held at 11 AM, Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at The Chapel of Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home. Public viewing, Monday 12-6 PM, at the funeral home.

Survivors include: two daughters and one son, Yolanda James, Tracey Bess and Gregory McWhirter; two adopted children, Edward Bess and James Bess; one brother, Ray Arlan Bess, Sr.; eleven grandchildren, Diondre Bess, Kassius James, Khasheem Davis, Dahjmer Ashley, Lyeaeke McWhirter, Rosa McWhirter, Max McWhirter, Skylar Birth, Aaron McWhirter, Khilie McWhirter and Olympia McWhirter; eight great grandchildren.

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Guest Book

Love you my beautiful Mom Rest In Peace

- Stephanie M

My mother Linda Nance was Renee's supervisor at the New York Telephone Co. She introduced Renee to NCNW. Rest In Peace, Renee

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My condolences to the Bess family. I worked with Renee at Verizon and she was always ready to lend a helping hand whenever was needed. Rest In Peace! Shirley Davis

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To the Family of Renee Bess The National Council of Negro Women, Inc. New York State Bethune Height Recognition Program bow in humble submission to the Heavenly Father who knows best and does all things well, mourn the passing of our Dear Sister and Loved One, a woman of commitment and purpose. Renee contributed much to the NYS BHRP, to her family, to community and to the overall betterment of society. Renee faithfully dedicated her services unconditionally to the Bethune Height Recognition Program as our annual fundraiser, as the chairperson of programs; Life & Legacy Life Member Committees. Her devotion and support will not be forgotten. The Bethune Height Recognition Program, National Council of Negro Women, Inc. extends to the family our heartfelt sympathy, that she will always be remembered as a positive role model, a mentor, an influential force to her family and community. Respectfully, Johnnie M. Walker, National Bethune Height Recognition Program; Gladys Keller, New York State Bethune Height Recognition Program; Carol E. Moore, Co-Chair; Rose Morgan, Co-Chair

- Ellen F. Haywood

Grandma you will always be missed I love you word can't express how much I miss you. But I know you in heaven and watching over us love you grandma.

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I miss her and all the care words and advice she gave. I miss the bread pudding she made for me. We know you a better place. Thanks for all laughs. Till we meet at the gates of Heaven. Ben

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A thousand CRAZY memories, and i still get a laugh when i think back on some of them, You never know, we might meet again somewhere sometime. Matthew Bowen

- Matthew Bowen

My sympathy goes out to Renee's family. I worked with her on foster care issues and I remember her caring and commitment. She will be missed. William Scarborough, former NY State Assemblymember

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i am sorry to see you go.you wii be miss,we all love you.from a frends jewel dixon,

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You were a beautiful soul on this earth Renee. My union buddy. Admired and loved you very much. Rose

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Love and light to the beautiful spirit of Renee Bess. I'm thankful you put up with me the brief time me and Tracey were besties in Junior High School. I can still hear you YELL (or pick up the phone extension), "TRACEY! GET OFF MY PHONE!" Thank you for having us participate in the National Council of Negro Women Youth Group. Thank you for your service to NY Telephone/NYNEX/Bell Atlantic Most of all, thank you for the care you gave Tracey, Gregory, Yolanda; your grands/great-grands and your entire family. Until we meet again...I'm sure my Mom is showing you around the clouds XOXOXO Criscilla Z Stafford

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Dear Tracey, Yolanda, Gregory, and the Family, We, The National Council of Negro Women, Inc. New York State Convener Team bow in humble submission to the Heavenly Father who knows best and does all things well. Renee Bess was a beautiful soul and she touched the hearts of many. It is not easy to find words to express our feelings now, yet we have fond memories of her special way of leading and communicating, making one feel at ease, and full of understanding with her winning personality. May her soul rest in peace. We will remember that the life she lived would guide us along the way. Thank you, Renee, for your caring sharing. In Peace with Love, Johnnie M. Walker, Chair; Lynda Bagley, Convener; Ellen Haywood, Convener; Alla Mae Clarke, Convener; Mary Lockett, Convener

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[ WILL MISS RENEE SHE WAS VERY SMART ABOUT A LOT OF THINGS IN LIFE. WE TALKED ALOT WILL MISS THE TALKS WE HAD. REST IN PEACE WILL SEE YOU AGAIN. LOVE RENEE

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Aunt Renee, i miss you and i love you

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She was a loving, caring person who always went beyond what was required of her. May she rest in peace, and may her memory be a blessing to all.

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Renee, miss you thankful to have been a friend.

- Ruth Foster

I will miss our talks bestie. I am not sad because I know your suffering is over and you are at peace. See you in the morning in Gos time. I love you my bestie. Deacon Annette R. Reid, Brooklyn, New York

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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