Name: Bessie Lorene (Ralls) Grissom, a longtime Coal County resident BORN: Jan. 14, 1921 in DeQueen, AR to George Willis & Allie Cornelia (Harper) Ralls Passed Away: Dec. 7, 2011 in OKC, OK Age: 90 years, 10 Months & 23 days Married: James Bertus Grissom on Dec. 24, 1940 in Coalgate, OK , he preceded her in death on Nov. 11, 1999 Education: She attended school in Wapanucka, Tupelo & and was a graduate of Coalgate High School Occupation: she was a Nurse Other: She was a member of the Coalgate First Baptist church and member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Survivors Daughters: Marla Wellington of Coalgate, OK Marilyn Williams & husband John Ray of Durant, OK Beth Helton & husband R.J. of Coalgate, OK Grandchildren: Shonda Denson & husband Kenny, Misty Ward, Christel Kirk & husband Jason, Richard Helton, Jordan Helton Great Grandchildren: Jennifer Gurley & husband Ray, Austin Ward, Dillon Ward, Hannah Small, Allie Denson, Ryan Denson Great Great Grandchild: Gabe Gurley Along with numerous other relatives and special friends Preceded in Death by Parents: George Willis & Allie Cornelia (Harper) Ralls Husband: James Bertus Grissom Sister: Esther Sprague Brothers: Albert Ralls, Burton Ralls, Burley Ralls, Elmer Ralls _____________________________________________________________________________ Date: Monday, Dec. 12, 2011 Time: 2:00 p.m. Place of Service: Coalgate First Baptist Church Interment: Coalgate Cemetery Officiating: Rev. Jeff Self Pallbearers: Bill Avanzini, Bob Thomas, Rick Heinze, Lee Weathers, Oscar English, J.D. Smith Honorary Pallbearers: Jack Matthews, Bill Weathers, Bobby George Lee, Russell Wilson, Delbert Inman, Paul Armer Family Night Sunday 6 to 8 p.m. SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF BROWN'S FUNERAL SERVICE - COALGATE