Bessie Inez Graves1

F, #34882, b. Jul 26, 1937, d. Nov 3, 2024
Pedigree
Father*Elwin Lorenzo Graves2 b. Sep 19, 1876, d. Jan 7, 1958
Mother*Sarah Maybelle White2 b. Jun 30, 1900, d. Oct 17, 1966

Family

Richard Earl Hastings b. Jun 28, 1940, d. Jan 4, 2019

Chronological Events

Birth*Jul 26, 1937 Bessie Inez Graves was born on Jul 26, 1937 at Holland, Orleans County, Vermont, United States.1 
 She was the daughter of Elwin Lorenzo Graves and Sarah Maybelle White.2 
Marriage*Sep 23, 1961 Bessie Inez Graves married Richard Earl Hastings, son of Charles Roland Hastings and Doris Lula Rowell, on Sep 23, 1961 at Newport, Orleans County, Vermont, United States.1,2 
Death*Nov 3, 2024 Bessie Inez Graves died on Nov 3, 2024, at age 87 at Newport, Orleans County, Vermont, United States. 
ObituaryNov 18, 2024  OBITUARY: Bessie I. Hastings, 87 of Derby Vt. Passed away on November 3rd 2024 in Newport, Vt with her daughter Lori by her side and other family members surrounding her. Bessie was born on July 26, 1937 in Holland Vt to Elwin Graves and Sarah White.

On September 23 1961 she married Richard (Skip) Hastings who gained his wings in 2019. She is survived by her children Lisa Hastings, Lori Hastings and her companion Roger Calloway. Her grandchildren Amanda Avona and her husband Sean Avona, Shaun Hastings, Chelsea Tetreault, Ashley Green and her husband Joshua Clad. She is also survived by her great grandchildren Bentley Cartee, Adalynn Hastings, Evelynn Avona, Madelynn Avona, Raelynn Hastings, Heather Tetreault, Aniyah Clad, Mariyah Clad and by many nieces and a nephew.

Bessie had a few different jobs in her early years. She started out by serving lunch to fourth graders, after that she worked as a chamber maid at the border motel, and then she took care of an elderly lady. After those, she started working with her husband skip and the many businesses he bought and owned ending with Fire Side Campground and The Dollar Store Plus.

In 2001 she retired with her husband and together they enjoyed traveling in their camper, listening to old country music, and playing their card and board games with friends. Bessie also loved doing puzzles, cooking/baking and spending time with her kids and great grandchildren.

Bessie was predeceased by her 11 brothers and sisters.

There will be a graveside service at the Derby Center Cemetery in the spring, on May 22nd at 11:00. We will have a reminder in the paper come closer to the date. Online condolences may be made at curtis-britch.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the car of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home & Cremation Service, locally family owned and operated.

Published online at https://www.curtis-britch.com/obituary/bessie-hastings?fh_id=16018.3
 
Burial* She was buried at North Main Street, Derby Center Cemetery, Derby Center, Orleans County, Vermont, United States. Find A Grave Memorial# 190328070.4 

Citations

  1. [S1094] Vermont - Birth Record - Ancestry.com.
  2. [S2194] Vermont - Marriage Record - Ancestry.com.
  3. [S19] Obituary - Online, Newspaper or Funeral Home.
  4. [S80] Gravestones, online at findagrave.com.

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