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Lovevota Bess
01/15/1947 - 02/02/2021
Advance, Missouri

Service:private

Lovevota Teresa Bess, 97, of Advance passed away at Auburn Creek Assisted Living in Cape Girardeau, MO. She was born January 15, 1924 in Zalma, MO the daughter of Luther and Amanda Eaker Kinnison.
Lovevota had been a homemaker and helped her husband farm. During WWII, she worked in the Small Arms Factory in St. Louis, MO. She believed in the Baptist faith.
Lovevota and James E. Bess were united in marriage January 12, 1947 and he preceded her in death on February 2, 1999.
She is survived by her son, James Lynn Bess of Advance, many nieces, nephews and a sister-in-law.
She was preceded in death by her husband, five brothers and three sisters.
A private graveside service will held at Baker Cemetery in Marble Hill, MO.
Morgan Funeral Home in Advance was in charge arrangements.
A special thank you from her son to all the nurses and staff at Auburn Creek Assisted Living, Crown Hospice and to all the caregivers for taking good care of his Mom.



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