Bessie Blanche Carroll

BESSIE BLANCHE (BOWMAN) CARROLL, age 64 years, 5 months, 1 day, of Camden, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 18, 2011. Born on January 17, 1947 in Camden, Ohio, daughter of the late Milburn "Dutch" & Pearl Jane (Baker) Bowman. Bessie was united in marriage on June 5, 1971 to Donald and to this union four daughters were born: Jeannie, Christina, Michelle and Donna. Bessie is survived by her husband Donald of Camden, Ohio; daughters & sons-in-law, Jeannie & Steve Pheanis of Camden, Ohio, Christina & Denny Dearth of Camden, Ohio, Michelle & Daniel Pearson of Middletown, Ohio, and Donna & Clint Pearson of Camden, Ohio. Two exchange daughters & spouses of Peru, Ines & Pepe Enciso of Lima, Peru and Mary & Javier Bonifaz of Baltimore, Maryland. There are eight grandchildren, Derek Pheanis, Jaret Dearth, Trevor Dearth, Roni Jo Dearth, Cody Pearson, Katie Pearson, Elizabeth Pearson, and Joey Pearson. Siblings are Joyce Smith of Cincinnati, Ohio, JoAn & Charlie Howard of West Elkton, Ohio, Vivian & Nick Bowling of North Ft. Myers, Florida, Ruby Sorrell of Texas City, Texas, Glenn & Margaret Bowman of Rockport, Texas, Elmer & Mary Bowman of Camden, Ohio; sisters & brothers-in-law from Missouri, Gail & Lawrence "Frog" Parten, Wilene "Grannie" & Zane Rowden, Roger & Shirley Carroll, Kathy & William "Bill" Karr, Judy & Fred "Butch" Gray, Karen & Jim Davis, and Shirley Zeigenbein; numerous, nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins, and friends.

One of the most important things to Bessie was her husband and daughters. She was the most wonderful, loving wife that any husband could ask for and the best Mother any one could ever have. Bessie was a day care provider for over 30 years, licensed through Preble County for 20 of those years. Bessie also was commended for not only being a day care center provider, but also a Mother to most of her day care children. Bessie was a fantastic league bowler at Preble Lanes and a member of the Country Kickers Line Dance Group, for many years. Bessie also loved her exercise group which she was a faithful member, and they met at the United Methodist Church, every Tuesday and Thursday. Those friends are some of the best friends anyone could ever have and love.

She is preceded in death by a sister Peggy Bowman; brothers-in-law, Joe Sorrell, Bruce Smith, Robert "Bobby" Carroll, and William "Sonny" Carroll; father & mother-in-law, Willis & Argie Carroll.

Bessie is the most amazing and caring woman we have ever known. She put everyone's needs before her own, even to the very end.

Funeral Service will be held, 2:00 pm, Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at First Southern Baptist Church, 35 North Liberty Street, Camden, Ohio with Rev. Greg Jackson officiating. Interment will be held at the Fairmount Cemetery in Camden, Ohio.

Arrangements entrusted to Nein - Barnes Funeral Home, 249 North Main St., Camden, OH 45311. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Southwest Region, 2808 Reading Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45206. Condolences may be sent via www.barnesfuneralhome.com