LOWELL — Bessie Marie Hattabaugh,

79, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 14, 2020, surrounded by her family. She was born June 15, 1941, in Patrick, Ark., to William Alley Warford and Maggie Lee Hall.

The first of nine children, she learned the importance of family at a young age and her love and loyalty to her family remained a consistent driving force throughout her life.

Bessie was the loving wife of Billy Hattabaugh with whom she shared 64 years of marriage. She was a strong woman of faith and attended Hazel Valley Community Church for many years. She was a homemaker by trade and especially enjoyed cooking. She made the best apple, lemon, and coconut pies! Her hobbies included flea marketing, scrapbooking, and reading Christian novels. She was an avid crocheter for 67 years and was self-taught at only 12 years of age. She made some amazing things throughout her life, and considered it pure joy to give her best work away to others.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, a brother and son Bobby Hattabaugh.

She is survived by husband Billy; daughters Betty Walker of Springdale and Brenda Nix (Jerry) of Elkins; daughterin-law Sherrie Hattabaugh of Hazel Valley; siblings Barbara Wright (Mike), Raymond Warford, Johnny Warford, Donnie Warford and Randy Warford.

“Granny” Bessie was very devoted to her grandchildren, whom she loved dearly, and was the best caregiver to all.

Her seven grandchildren include Misti Taylor (Adam), Hannah Thompson (Derek), Logan Hattabaugh (Brittany), Melissa Mashburn (Curtis), Christy Griggs, Sarah McBroom and Whitney Ferguson (Matt). Additionally, she has 12 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; and an abundance of nieces and nephews, who she was so thankful for.

Visitation will be held at Beard’s Funeral Chapel on Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, from 5-7 p.m. A celebration of life will be held at Beard’s Funeral Chapel on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, at 10 a.m. with burial to follow at Hazel Valley Cemetery.

She was a loving caregiver, wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and a friend to all. She will be greatly missed. Condolences at www.beardsfuneralchapel.com.