Bessie Florence Obituary

We are sad to announce that on November 11, 2024 we had to say goodbye to Bessie Florence of Phenix City, Alabama. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Bessie Florence to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Deacon James Rutledge, Sr. and Eva Mae Evans Rutledge; and her siblings, Barbara A. Robinson, Suzetta C. Rutledge and Deacon James Rutledge, Jr..

She is survived by: her children, Harveta J. Florence of Phenix City, AL, Jasponica G. Florence of Phenix City, AL, Katshalliam E. Gosha of Phenix City, AL and Larry K. Florence of Phenix City, AL; her grandchildren, Jerrosadia Florence of Phenix City, AL, Katelyn Kimber of Phenix City, AL, Brookelyn Kimber of Phenix City, AL, Elle Gracyn Johnson of Phenix City, AL, Verchrisia Florence of Columbus, GA, Alexandra Oyarzun-Florence of Osorno, Chile and Kobe Kimber of Phenix City, AL; her goddaughter Jasmine Gaffney Wilson; her sister Teresa R. Lattimore (Norman) of Cataula, GA; her sisters-in-law, Carolyn Davis of Columbus, GA. and Shirley Jones Harris; and her brother Jack Alexander of Lima, OH. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles; a community of cousins, classmates and friends.

Viewing was held on Saturday, November 16th 2024 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. A funeral service was held on Monday, November 18th 2024 at 1:00 PM at the Pine Hill Missionary Baptist Church (337 10th Ave S, Phenix City, AL 36869).