Bessie M. Cline's Obituary
Bessie M. Cline, 88, of Eustis, passed away on December 14, 2009. She was born on December 28, 1920 in Burlington, VT to Jessie and Seth Moulton. The family moved to Winthrop, NY where Bessie grew up and married Kenneth Cline on July 2, 1937. Ken and Bessie moved to central Florida in 1972 to spend their retirement life together. Bessie is survived by three daughters, Elizabeth Barry of Arvada, CO, Merideth (Marshall) Fayette of Leesburg, FL, Christine (Vernon) Gokey of Yellville, AK, eight grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth; son-in-law, Edmund "Pete" Barry; grandsons, Kevin Gokey and Kenneth Barry; great grandson, Josh Barry; four sisters and her parents. Bessie liked to knit and crochet. She did a lot of crafts for the Central Christian Church of Mt. Dora, which she was a member. Friends may call on family from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, December 17, 2009 at Steverson Hamlin & Hilbish Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be at 10 a.m., on Friday, December 18, 2009 at Steverson Hamlin & Hilbish Funeral Home, the family will receive friends one hour prior to the service for visitation. Burial will follow at Astatula Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Cornerstone Hospice, 2445 Lane Park Road, Tavares, FL 32778.
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