Bessie Burgess

Mrs. Bessie Ann Kemp Burgess, age 75, of Griffin, passed away November 29, 2023, at her home.  She was born in Haynesville, AL, daughter of the late Asa Kemp and Verna Mae LaFayette Kemp. She worked for Snapper Power Equipment in McDonough for 25 years before retiring. Mrs. Burgess enjoyed reading, flower gardening, and cooking. She especially loved trips to Panama City to eat seafood.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 23 years and the love of her life, Gene Burgess, sisters and brothers, Janie, Tommy, Dolly and Jackie.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Mark and Jennifer Steward; daughter and son-in-law: Della and Paul Horgan; grandchildren: Donovan, Blaine, Mason, and Chelsea; great-grandsons: Zander and Sebastian; a brother and two sisters: Buddy, Marie and Lucy; many nieces and nephews.

It was Mrs. Burgess' wish to be cremated and no services are planned.