The Herald Democrat
March 14, 2010

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16)

So these words hold true for our Mother, Sister, and Friend. Bessie Fay Gann went to be with our Lord and Savior on
March 11, 2010 at Wilson N. Jones Medical Center. Bessie was born Aug. 28, 1925 to Lucy Mae Pittman and William Todd
in Honey Grove where she also attended Honey Grove School through the ninth grade. She was married to James Alton Gann in a beautiful ceremony on March 4, 1946 in Bonham.

She is preceded in death by her parents; brother; sister; husband James; two sons, Lonnie and Delbert; and two grandchildren; Stacy and Michael.

Bessie Fay Gann was the proud mother to six children. She is survived by sons, Shelby Gann and wife Marla of Sherman, and Gary Gann and wife Trisha of Denison; daughters, Linda Sessions and husband Sam of Sherman, and Tammy Cheeks and husband Darell of Sherman; 19 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.

Bessie was a member of Crutchfield Heights Baptist Church in Sherman. She retired after working many years at the Chapel of Care Nursing Center in Sherman. Bessie was honored with a plaque for her dedication to helping others and for her many years there.

Family night will be held from 4 -6 p.m. on Sunday, March 14, 2010 at Dannel Funeral Home, 302 S. Walnut, Sherman. Graveside services will be at Friendship Cemetery on Friendship Road, Sherman, Texas on Monday, March 15, 2010 at
11 a.m.

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: For thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy
staff, they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou annointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the House of the Lord forever.
(Psalm 23)