Ms. Bessie Clara Keele was born on March 27, 1936 to the late Doris Keele and Neil Hamilton in Bedford County. She received her education in the public school system of Bedford County.
Ms Bessie Keele accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age. She was a member, at Free Will Baptist Church in Nashville, TN.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Mrs. Tommie Elizabeth Moore and Ms. Eunice Keele; three brothers William T.Keele, Lee Keele, and Max Keele.
Ms. Bessie leaves to mourn her passing and to cherish her memory a loving sister Ms. Rythie Lee Keele. One devoted niece Debbie F. Moore, a host of nephews and nieces as well as other relatives and dear friends.
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Where I have gone I am not so small.
My soul is as wide as the world is tall.
I have gone to answer the call, the call
Of the One who takes care of us all.
Wherever you look, you will find me there-
In the heart of a rose,
In the heart of a prayer.
On butterflies' wings, on wings of my own,
To you, I'm gone,
But I'm never alone.