She is survived by her daughters, Dorothy Jeffers, Wanda Lopez; sons, Joe L. Willis, James W. Gassoitt Jr and wife Michelle; grandchildren, Anna Durant, Denny Willis, Sherry Ortiz, Shannon Willis, Brandon Gassoitt, Jaimie Reamer, Tiffany Moore, Stephanie Kennedy, Eddie Lopez; sixteen great grandchildren; as well as many loved ones and a host of friends.
Bessie is preceded in death by her husband Lathal; parents; brothers, Sam Droddy, Lester Droddy, John Droddy, William Droddy, Joe Luther Droddy; sister Erma Hare, Betty Wade; children Archie Edward Willis, John Willis, Edmond Willis, Leland Gassoitt.
Visitation for Mrs. Thomas will be held from 5-8pm on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Pace Funeral Home.
A Celebration of Bessie's Life will begin at 2pm Wednesday, January 4, 2023, with Pastor Dennis Hodge officiating. Interment will follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Onalaska, Texas.
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