Bessie Faye York's Obituary
Bessie Faye York, 81, of Longview passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her children.
Faye loved reading her bible, praying for others and spending time with her family. She was saved at the age of 12 and believed in spreading God’s word and love to all that would listen. She was a caring and loving mother, grandmother and friend.
Faye retired from the Tatum Police Department where she was a police dispatcher for 17 years. Police officers from Panola, Gregg and Rusk counties all called her “Mama Faye”.
She is preceded in death by her Parents Lotus Mac and Nora Emmaline Alexander, Grandson Randy Turlington and Great Grandson Gabriel Vaughn.
She is survived by her 5 children; Linda Vaughn, Yvonne & Dale Turlington, Charlsie Roy, George “Bubba” York & Cathy York and Stephanie & Chris Prine. 13 Grandchildren; Scott Vaughn, Edward Vaughn, Ronald Turlington, Rodney Turlington, Michelle Turlington, Tasha Gaspar, Charles Beall, Adan Saldierna, Carl Saldierna, Brittiny Irish, Brandon York, Wade Prine and Leah Prine. 15 Great Grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday April 1, 2017, at Tatum Cemetery with Preacher Paul “Pete” Sellers officiating.
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