Obituary for Bessie Dodds
Bessie Mae Dodds was born on January 14, 1948 in Pickens, Arkansas to Ger-
trude Harris. Bessie was raised by her grandparents, Charlie, and Willie Mae
Dodds. Bessie was the first born of seven children.
Bessie confessed to Christ at an early age.
Bessie grew up on the Dodds' farm in Arkansas, where she learned and mastered
many skills of farm living. Bessie attended Reed High school, in Dumas, Arkansas
where she was a very bright student.
Bessie left Arkansas at the age of 18, where she began a new life in Chicago
Illinois. Bessie worked at Precision Vale for 19 years. Bessie also worked at
several schools, where she helped children and families. Bessie met the love of her
life Lee A. Edwards(deceased). Through that union two daughters were born, Lisa and Theresa Edwards.
Bessie loved meeting new people and shopping, especially at the thrift stores. Bessie love to spend her time
cooking good food, decorating her yard, planting flowers, and playing cards. Most of all Bessie loved to dance
and hang out with family and friends.
Bessie was called home on April 7, 2021.
Bessie was preceded in death by both grandparents, mother, sister Linda Barconia, brother Cornelius Harris,
stepson Bobby Edwards, and the love of her life Lee A. Edwards.
Bessie leaves behind her two daughter, Lisa Edwards of Chicago, IL, and Theresa Edwards (Marvis Humbert) of
Lombard, IL. 3 grandson, Roy Britton Jr, Marvis Humbert Jr, Legend McWane, and 1 future granddaughter
(Majesty Meeks). Two sisters: Jeanette Harris (Michael) Chicago, Billie Harris, White Hall, Arkansas and two
brothers: Major Harris, Theodius Harris (Lasetta) of Minnesota. Special sisters: Katrina Dodds, Devezine
Smith, Beatrice Bryant, Juanita Moreland and Marilyn Page (Emanuel); Special brothers: Harvey, Travis, Lonzell,
and Johnny Dodds (Lois) all of Dumas, Arkansas. Bessie leaves a host of friends and family in Arkansas and in
K-town that will always remember the joy and laughter that she brought to so many. Rest in peace good and
faithful servant of God. God will carry you under His wings and protect you.
Mama….
Look up to the sky. Now tell me what you see. A cloud, the moon, possibly the sun. Many answers there will be.
When I look up to the sky, I'll tell you what I see. I see my mother, and she's looking back at me.
She told us she didn't want to leave us, But it was time for her to depart. It was the hardest thing she had to do,
And it's breaking her heart. She tells me we mustn't be sad Because she's finally pain free. She's found her place in heaven
Underneath a blossom tree. She'll always be there to guide us When we feel we've lost the way.
She'll always be there to comfort us And wipe our tears away.
She'll always be there to share our joy And laugh at the jokes we make.
In order to feel her presence, Only a little imagination it'll take.
She may be in the form of a butterfly Or simply a floating feather
Or hovering over like a busy bumble bee Or simply part of the weather.
You've all come here to say your farewell, But for me it's not goodbye.
If I want to see her, all I have to do Is look up to the sky. Sweet dreams, Mama
~From your 2 babies.
Saturday, April 17, 2021
Service: 10:00 a.m.
Smith and Thomas Funeral Home
5708 W. Madison St. Chicago, Illinois 60644
Rev. Dr. Jimmie Daniels, Officiating
Musical Prelude
Musician
Processional
Family & Minister
Scripture
Reverend J. Daniels
Prayer
Reverend J. Daniels
Selection
Musician
Acknowledgements and Resolutions
At a Later Date
Remarks
Theresa Edwards
Obituary
Kayla Velazquez
Selection
Musician
Eulogy
Reverend J. Daniels
Benediction
Minister
Recessional
Family & Friends
trude Harris. Bessie was raised by her grandparents, Charlie, and Willie Mae
Dodds. Bessie was the first born of seven children.
Bessie confessed to Christ at an early age.
Bessie grew up on the Dodds' farm in Arkansas, where she learned and mastered
many skills of farm living. Bessie attended Reed High school, in Dumas, Arkansas
where she was a very bright student.
Bessie left Arkansas at the age of 18, where she began a new life in Chicago
Illinois. Bessie worked at Precision Vale for 19 years. Bessie also worked at
several schools, where she helped children and families. Bessie met the love of her
life Lee A. Edwards(deceased). Through that union two daughters were born, Lisa and Theresa Edwards.
Bessie loved meeting new people and shopping, especially at the thrift stores. Bessie love to spend her time
cooking good food, decorating her yard, planting flowers, and playing cards. Most of all Bessie loved to dance
and hang out with family and friends.
Bessie was called home on April 7, 2021.
Bessie was preceded in death by both grandparents, mother, sister Linda Barconia, brother Cornelius Harris,
stepson Bobby Edwards, and the love of her life Lee A. Edwards.
Bessie leaves behind her two daughter, Lisa Edwards of Chicago, IL, and Theresa Edwards (Marvis Humbert) of
Lombard, IL. 3 grandson, Roy Britton Jr, Marvis Humbert Jr, Legend McWane, and 1 future granddaughter
(Majesty Meeks). Two sisters: Jeanette Harris (Michael) Chicago, Billie Harris, White Hall, Arkansas and two
brothers: Major Harris, Theodius Harris (Lasetta) of Minnesota. Special sisters: Katrina Dodds, Devezine
Smith, Beatrice Bryant, Juanita Moreland and Marilyn Page (Emanuel); Special brothers: Harvey, Travis, Lonzell,
and Johnny Dodds (Lois) all of Dumas, Arkansas. Bessie leaves a host of friends and family in Arkansas and in
K-town that will always remember the joy and laughter that she brought to so many. Rest in peace good and
faithful servant of God. God will carry you under His wings and protect you.
Mama….
Look up to the sky. Now tell me what you see. A cloud, the moon, possibly the sun. Many answers there will be.
When I look up to the sky, I'll tell you what I see. I see my mother, and she's looking back at me.
She told us she didn't want to leave us, But it was time for her to depart. It was the hardest thing she had to do,
And it's breaking her heart. She tells me we mustn't be sad Because she's finally pain free. She's found her place in heaven
Underneath a blossom tree. She'll always be there to guide us When we feel we've lost the way.
She'll always be there to comfort us And wipe our tears away.
She'll always be there to share our joy And laugh at the jokes we make.
In order to feel her presence, Only a little imagination it'll take.
She may be in the form of a butterfly Or simply a floating feather
Or hovering over like a busy bumble bee Or simply part of the weather.
You've all come here to say your farewell, But for me it's not goodbye.
If I want to see her, all I have to do Is look up to the sky. Sweet dreams, Mama
~From your 2 babies.
Saturday, April 17, 2021
Service: 10:00 a.m.
Smith and Thomas Funeral Home
5708 W. Madison St. Chicago, Illinois 60644
Rev. Dr. Jimmie Daniels, Officiating
Musical Prelude
Musician
Processional
Family & Minister
Scripture
Reverend J. Daniels
Prayer
Reverend J. Daniels
Selection
Musician
Acknowledgements and Resolutions
At a Later Date
Remarks
Theresa Edwards
Obituary
Kayla Velazquez
Selection
Musician
Eulogy
Reverend J. Daniels
Benediction
Minister
Recessional
Family & Friends