Bessie Lee Baisden

Bessie Lee Sartin Baisden, 81, of Lenore, WV joined her husband Clayton “Cap” Baisden, in their heavenly home on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Bessie was born in Marrowbone, WV on April 9, 1943, to the late Lee and Bessie (Newsome) Sartin. She graduated from Kermit High School in 1961. She was preceded in death by 9 brothers and sisters: Homer, Lonnie, Lee Jr., Raymond, Cletus, Eula, Barbara, Hershel, and Odell. Bessie walked with the Lord for nearly 50 years. She currently attended Lighthouse Community Church. She was a devoted and loyal secretary at Lenore Grade School, later Lenore K-8 for 35 years until she retired, leaving a profound mark on many kids and her community.

Bessie was an avid Tug Valley Panthers fan, rarely missing a game. She was blessed to witness all 4 state basketball championship wins. When you couldn’t find her playing cards late into the night with many of her dear friends, you could find her reading a good book or watching the Golden Girls. Bessie perused travelling with great enthusiasm throughout her life, often accompanied by her nieces, her sister, or a host of close friends.

Bessie’s greatest treasure was her family. She had a host of nieces and nephews who she showed unwavering support to throughout all their lives. She is survived by her 2 loving sons, Robert “Smitty” (Angie) Baisden and Scott (Rachel) Baisden, and 3 granddaughters, Kristen (Dustin) Conley, Emily (Austin) Banks, and Candace Maynard. She is also survived by her sister, Betty (“Oddie”) Farley, who was her very best friend and confidant. She was over the moon to soon become a great grandmother to Gia Brooke Banks.

Visitation will be held April 16, 2024 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at Colegrove Funeral Home

Funeral Service will be held April 17, 2024 at 1:00pm at Colegrove Funeral Home

Burial will follow at Mountain View Memory Gardens in Maher, WV

Pallbearers will include Buddy Sartin, Austin Brewer, Billy Sartin, Marty Sartin, Greg Farley, and Brent Farley. Honorary pallbearers will include Monk Sartin, Randall Sartin, Evan Sturgill, Chris Cupp, Oddie Farley and Guy Baisden.

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