Bessie Ferguson
January 8, 1915 ~ June 6, 2007
Ferguson, Bessie, 92, died Wednesday, June 6, 2007. Service at 10 a.m., Mt. Vernon Methodist Church, Monday, June 11, 2007. Bessie was born January 8, 1915 on a farm near Latham, Kansas. After high school, she moved to Wichita where she met and married the love of her life, Estel “Fergie” Ferguson who died in December 2006. They celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary July 4, 2006. She worked as an upholsterer at Beech Aircraft for nearly 25 years but preferred her hobbies of crocheting and quilting. After retirement, she collected antiques and took care of numerous Wichita children. Survivors: sons Troy (Voni) of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas and Neal (Roberta) of Reno, Nevada; three grand daughters Cathy (Mike) Moseley and children (Elizabeth, Michael, and Danny) of McHenry Illinois; Dawn (Joe) Bauml and child Joseph of McHenry, Illinois; and Sarah Ferguson of Washington, D.C. Downing Lahey Mortuary East.
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Troy, Neal and families- I was so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing, especially so soon after Estel’s death. I have many fond memories of your parents and a few fishing trips to the pond. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
At this time we remember fondly and sadly of the many lively conversations while visiting in their home. On annual trek to Kansas this past Memorial Day weekend, the trip was truly incomplete without that visit. We never missed seeing them whenever we were in Kansas.
We are thinking of you and your family today. Bessie and Estel were very good friends of my folks, Gene and Florence Farber, and I remember them getting together when I was a young guy playing cards and having fun. When Geri and I got married in 81 Bessie made us a beautiful pillow which we still have, will always remember her with much fondness. Sincerely, Larry & Geri Farber
Dear Voni & Troy & All the Ferguson Family May you have only loving and fond memories of your Mother and Grandmother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dear Troy & Voni,Cathy,Dawn & all the Ferguson Family, We are praying for all of you during this time of grief. Bessie had a long and happy life. You were so blessed to have had her so long. Her mind was as sharp as ever up to the very end. I am so happy to have known her.