Bessie L. PIERCE 
Bessie L. was born on October 14th, 1887 in New Burnside, IL.. She died at the age of 79 on August 29th, 1967 in Du Quoin, IL.. She was buried on August 31st, 1967 in Old Du Quoin Cem., Du Quoin, IL..General Notes
Perry County Death Record Index, Office of the Couty Clerk, Pickneyville, Illinois.
Browning Bessie; Doc. No. 1967D; Date: 8/29/1967; Book: 1967 P. 27
Source: Du Quion Evening CaLL, TUESDAY, AUGUST 29, 1967, PAGE 5.
"Mrs. Bessie Browning, 79, Passes Away; Services Thursday
"Mrs. Bessie Browning, 79, widow of Merida Browning, died early today in Marshall Browning Hospital after being in failing health several years.
"Mrs. Browning, who made her home at 21 Soyth Wells street, was born October 14, 1887, in New Burnside, a daughter of the late William Silas and Abigaile (Lecroy) Pierce. On December 6, 1904, in Du Quion, she was married to Browning who died in 1962.
"A resident of Du Quion all her adult life, Mrs. Browning was a member of the Christian church.
"Survivors include a son, Carroll Browning of Chicago; a daughter, Mrs. Ruby Gilby of Oak Lawn; a brother, Earl Pierce, and a sister, Mrs. Alta Ridgeway, both of Du Quion; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
"One son also preceded her in death.
"Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday from the Keeling Funeral Home with burial in Old Du Quion Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Wednesday."
Details of Bessie L.'s family with Merida Ransom BROWNING
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