Bessie N. Williamson, 90, of Panama, OK passed from this life Thursday, June 16, 2011 in Poteau, OK. Bessie was born in Cyclone, MO on March 24, 1921 to Charles C. & Violet Mae (Tucker) Crook. She was a homemaker. Bessie loved the Lord and was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church in Panama, OK for the past 40 years. She loved to tend to and raise flowers and could raise about anything. She was also pretty good at tanning; she tanned the boys’ hide many times. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 50+ years, George Teddy (Bear) Williamson; five siblings, daughters, Myrtle Joann & Willie Lenora; sons, Charles Edward, John L., & Ricky N. Williamson; granddaughter, Elizabeth (Liz) Ann Williamson; & grandsons, Jason E. & Dusky Shane Williamson.
She is survived by 4 sons & 5 daughters in law Elmer L. (Tex)& Bettey E. Williamson, Lawrence Junior and Sharon K Williamson, Jesse Wiley & Gayla J, Williamson, Elvis Dean & Janie E. Williamson, Johnny Leon’s wife, Gayle Williamson ; 11 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.
Services will be 10 am, Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at Evans Chapel of Memories - Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Burial will follow in Royal Oak Cemetery, (Poker Bend) Panama, OK. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be Michael Williamson, Leonard, Damon & Veachel Davis.
The family will be at the funeral home on Monday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.