Bessie Jane Brown
July 20, 1933 ~ July 4, 2005
Bessie Jane Brown, 71, of Weirton, WV went to rest in Heaven on July 3, 2005.
Bessie was born on July 20, 1933 in Procter, WV, the daughter of the late Harley and Margaret Nettie Blake. She was also preceded in death by her three sons, Robert, Dale and Norman Derby, Sr.; her brother, William Blake; her sister Shirley Clark; and her half sister, Nellie Blake.
Bessie worked in the House Keeping Department of the Weirton Geriatric Center, Weirton Osteopathic Hospital, Weirton General Hospital, and she retired from the Weirton Medical Center after 26 years of service.
She is survived by her loving husband of 29 ½ years, Benny Brown, whom she married on December 14, 1975; her son Timothy and Cheryl Derby, Sr. of Weirton; her daughter, Elizabeth and Ray Pribble of New Martinsville, WV; her brothers, Jack and Linda Blake of Procter, WV, Don Blake and friend Donna of Big Run, WV; her sisters, Judy Utt of Big Run, WV, Marie and George Love, Mae and George Yoho, Betty and David Magers, and Patty and Larry Yoho all of Moundsville, WV; half sisters, Ruth and Clyde White, Jane and Virgil Blake, May and Francis Edgel; half brother, Albert and Rosemary Horner; grandchildren, David and Bonnie Steele, Rodney and Cindy Adams, Shannon Anderson, Matt and Jessica Morris, Norman Derby, Jr., Nickki Derby, Timothy Derby, Jr. and Monica Derby; and her 7 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be 2-4 & 7-9 PM Wednesday at the Greco- Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV. Services will be Thursday 11:00AM in the funeral home.
Interment will follow at the New Cumberland Cemetery, New Cumberland, WV
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Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
Aunt Bessie, I am going to miss our long talks,you always being there for me. Spending time with you,calling you and talking about everything.You have always been a big part of my life and always will.You are a very special Aunt. I will look out for Uncle Benny, Love you and I will miss you,think about you all the time.
Aunt Bess, I will always cherish the card you sent me. I will miss you very much. You will always be in my heart. I love you!!
Gra, Thinking back to all the memories like you always coming over with Benny on Christmas Eve and always coming to my dance recitals.When I would see you,you would always have that big smile on your face (that I just admired}.The collection of precious moments you have given me when I was little I will always treasure them. Visiting you up the hospital feeding you crushed ice and that rich protein shake you just didnt like!!!!One thing that really made me happy when I came to see you was you asking my dad why I was laughing it wasn’t a laugh that people have very often it was a laugh of the joy I was feeling getting to see you.I never thought in a life time it was your time. I thought you were very strong to hold on this long it isn’t fair for me to be selfish it was time for you to rest.I will miss you but you will always be a part of me forever!!I will keep you close in my heart and even though you wont be seeing me graduate,get married,and have children I know you will be watching and you will be with me every step of the way!!Even though we are saying goodbye and crying here on earth,others are saying here she comes and smiling!!The thought that people in heaven are waiting for you we know you will not be alone!!! I LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER!!!! **YOUR MONICA!!!!**
Aunt Bess, I know my mom treasured you as her sister-in-law. Thank you for being a comfort to her during dad’s illness. Uncle Benny – I know you are hurting and I am so sorry we are so far away from you during this time. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers and we love you. Mom sends her love.
Aunt Bessie, You are in heaven now with the angel,with no more pain. Our family that is in heaven will take care of you now.This is not goodbye I will see you someday in heaven,but I will sure miss you,I love you and will always will keep you in my heart, Your Favorite Niece, Mary Lou/John
Gra,Its been so hard w/o you here, we miss you so very much! There is not a day that goes by that i dont think about you or see your smiling face. The last few years have been ruff for you and we were all very selfish and it was so hard to let you go but now i know you are in a pain free place watching down on each and every one of us.I am always thinking of the times we had together, like when i came to your house and cried for my mom and dad 🙂 and benny was mad at me cause he got a speeding ticket , all the times we went shopping just everything! This isnt goodbye we will be together again one day. I love you with all of my heart and miss you very much.. Love, Jessica
I miss you so much! Wish you could meet all of these ornery babies of ours. I cant wait til we meet again.