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Obituary For Bessie Mae Floyd

The funeral services for the late Mrs. Bessie Floyd, who departed this life on May 5, 2024 at Pruitt Healthcare in Ashburn, Georgia, will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. from the Madison Avenue Church of God by Faith in Ashburn, Georgia. Reverend Dr. Jerone A. Gamble will deliver the Eulogy. Burial will follow in the Westview Memorial Cemetery in Ashburn, Georgia. Services may be viewed Facebook Live from the “Shipps Funeral Home” Facebook page or by clicking the Video Stream link on this site's Home Page.

Mrs. Bessie Mae Wilson Floyd was born on July 20, 1941 in Ashburn, Georgia, to the late Mr. C. W. Wilson and the late Mrs. Mattie Mae Gamble.

Bessie was educated in the Turner County Public School System at that time.

Bessie gave her life to Christ and joined the Mount Zion Church of God Apostolic, where she was the Mother of the Church until her health started to decline. She worked at the West Brothers restaurant for many years, and also worked cleaning homes and housekeeping for various families.

Bessie was united in Holy Matrimony to Mr. Eddie Frank Floyd, Sr.

Bessie heard the Master’s Call and entered into Eternal Rest on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at Pruitt Healthcare in Ashburn, Georgia. Her parents, her husband, Eddie Frank Floyd, Sr., two sons, James Wilson, Milton Wilson, two sisters, Evelina Richardson, Doris Shelton, have all preceded her in death.

Bessie leaves to cherish her memories her grandchildren, Jamie (Jerethea) Wilson, Germaine “Pig” Wilson, Octavius (Lakevia) Burgess, Tromaine (Sandra) Wilson, Latrice Wilson, Patrice Taylor, all of Ashburn, Georgia, Latasha (John) Davis of Tifton, Georgia; nineteen great grandchildren, and a host of great great grandchildren; two special friends, Elder Florine Scott, Mrs. Arther Mae Barron; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and sorrowing friends.

Guest Book

Sending our Deepest Sympathy to the Family. Praying for you. Sylvia Chatfield & Family

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Sending our Condolences and Prayers to the Family. God Bless you all.

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I cherish the time we shared and our conversations. Even though we shared the same dad, we loved not as half sisters but whole. I miss you dearly and love you eternally. Praying for all of the family, for we suffer a great loss.

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We love you Ms. Bessie. You were a sweet grandmother to us all. Rest on thy good and faithful servant. Love the family of the Late Willie B.& Helen Edwards.

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Sweet, Godly giving, servant of Jesus. What a joy to know Ms. Bessie. Truly she was one who lived to serve our Lord, her family and others. Many fond memories. Sincerely, Linda Pirkle

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Bessie was such a sweet person. Always talking about our Lord and how much she love Him. I pray for her family and the love she had for them. Rest in Peace Bessie. Love you!

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My family has such precious memories of Ms. Bessie, we will always cherish. She was always willing to help. She was such a sweetheart. She was so loved. Connie Spurlin and family

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Everyone loved Ms Bessie including my Family. She was so special and had a strong faith that we shared over the years. I know she is rejoicing in Heaven with her boys and her Family. My thoughts and 🙏🏻🙏🏻 are with all of you now and in the coming days. Love, Lynn, Brad and Blake Christian Ashburn, GA

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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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