Bessie Watson Rush Beale, 91, of Appomattox, died Wednesday, May 13, 2009, in Runk and Pratt. Born in Appomattox County, April 3, 1918, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Rice and Betty Seay Watson. Bessie was a member of Union Baptist Church and a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Lacy W. Rush and James W. Beale, Sr.; a brother, Irvy Watson; and three sisters, Florence W. Franklin, Julia W. Spiggle, and Mattie W. Metcalf.
Bessie is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 16, 2009, at Union Baptist Church by the Rev. Glynn Coleman.
Those wishing to make memorial please consider the Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Plantation, PO Box 1398, Brookneal, VA 24528.