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Bessie Wood Ferrell of South Boston, VA passed away December 7, 2022. She was born in Halifax County, VA on September 8, 1920 and was 102 years of age. She was the daughter of the late Bird Wood and the late Rosa Jackson Wood. She was married to the late Henry Lee Ferrell.
She was a member of Berry Hill Baptist Church where she was the oldest member and sang in the Senior Choir. Bessie enjoyed cooking for her family and adored her children. She will be remembered in love by all who knew her.
Bessie Wood Ferrell is survived by:
Two Daughters
Frances Ferrell Rufus of South Boston
Katherine Powell Heller (John) of Atlanta, GA
Five Sons
Harvey Ferrell (Sally Raye) of South Boston
Tommy Ferrell (Eleanor) of South Boston
James Ferrell (Gertrude) of South Boston
Benjamin Ferrell (Carolyn) of South Boston
Wayne Powell (Junko) of Detroit, MI
Daughter-in-law
Easter Ferrell
Three Nephews
Jimmy E. Wood, Alfred D. Wood (Linda) and George Wood
One Niece
Thelma Wood Dean (William)
Twenty-Five Grandchildren
Numerous Great Grandchildren
Host of extended family and friends
***Preceded in death by***
Two Sons
Henry Ferrell and Harry Ferrell
Siblings
Frances Wood, Lois Wood Jennings, George Wood, and Alfred Wood
A funeral service will be held Monday, December 12, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. at Powell Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Nelson Stamps officiating. Burial to follow in Berry Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Monday, one hour prior to the service at Powell Funeral Home.
For memorials, please consider a charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com.
Arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.
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Monday, December 12, 2022
1:00 - 1:45 pm (Eastern time)
Powell Funeral Home
Monday, December 12, 2022
Starts at 2:00 pm (Eastern time)
Powell Funeral Home Chapel
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