Bessie M Wells-Brown
September 24, 1936 - January 30, 2018
Bessie M. Wells- Brown, 81, of Peoria passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at 2:17 p.m. at Unity Point Methodist Medical Center. She was born on September 24, 1936 in Leland, Mississippi to Elijah Wells and Dora Appleton. She married Leo Brown in 1984. He survives. Bessie was a member of Rising Sun Christian Church under the leadership of Pastor John Gibson. She worked for the state for over 30years. Bessie loved to knit, cooking and shopping. In addition to her husband Bessie is also survived by two sons: Leo Brown of Peoria, and Melvin (Sheila) Brown of Rockford, two daughters: Maxine (LA) Mattison of Springfield: and Mary Brown of Rockford, two sisters: Shirley Wells and Barbara (Gerald) Anderson both of Peoria: a special God brother: Pastor John Gibson, a sister in law Equator Howard and niece Leslie Jenkins and a host of other family members and friends. In addition to her parents Bessie is also preceded in death by one brother. Services will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at 11:00a.m. with visitation commencing one hour prior at Rising Sun Christian Church Pastor John Gibson will officiate. Bessie will be laid to rest in the Resurrection Cemetery. Online condolences and words of encouragement can be made at twparkschapel.com.
Bessie M. Wells- Brown, 81, of Peoria passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at 2:17 p.m. at Unity Point Methodist Medical Center. She was born on September 24, 1936 in Leland, Mississippi to Elijah Wells and Dora Appleton. She married Leo... View Obituary & Service Information