Individual Details

Death

Bessie Mae Dean Lynch, 92 years of age, departed from this life to be with her Heavenly Father on September 14, 2016 at Denton Presbyterian Hospital with family at her bedside. She was born to William Ambrose Dean and Sarah Jane Moore on August 29, 1924 in Plain Dealing, Louisiana, Bossier Parish. Her family moved to Tioga, TX when she was about 2 months old. Shortly after that her mother died. She then lived with her grandparents Willis Henry Dean and wife Lizzy Furr Dean. She later met Dwane Lynch; they were married on May 11, 1942 in Denton, Texas. Bessie and Dwane were life long residents of the Green Valley Community in Aubrey, TX. She was preceded in death by her husband on March 20, 1989, and also by four brothers, three sisters and grandson Philip Dwane Guay. She met life with much bravery and courage. One of her favorite quotes by Thomas S. Monson reads: "So much in life depends on our attitude. The way we choose to see things and respond to others makes all the difference. To do the best we can and then to choose to be happy about our circumstances, whatever they maybe. She loved sharing with others and never went anywhere that she didn't know someone. She had a wonderful personality, a way with words and was always ready with a joke. . Bessie went to live with her Heavenly Father with family at her bedside on September 14, 2016. During her time here, she enjoyed many years dancing at the Denton Senior Center and loved to sing and fellowship with church family. Some of her hobbies were avid reading, crossword puzzles, playing cards, dominoes, and a good game of bingo. She liked country music and the Dr. Phil show. Bessie also loved home entertaining with friends and family. She was creative and enjoyed decorating her home for the holidays and spending time with all her family gathered. Her other interests included travel. She was a member of the Home Demonstration club. She liked to volunteer at one of the local nursing facilities. Bessie's first job was at the McCory's 5 X 10 store in Downtown Denton Square. She worked as a crossing guard for the Denton Police Department, then worked for Denton Independent School District, retiring from the Nutrition Department. Bessie is survived by three children, Pat Bolin of Chesapeake, VA, Dee Guay and husband Kevin Paulsen, of Aubrey, and son Tim Lynch and wife Sherryl of Yucaipa, CA; grandchildren Kevin Bolin of Fayetteville, AR, Janisa Whitfill and husband Curtis of Chesapeake, VA, Loren Guay and wife Melissa of Aubrey, Ryan Guay of Vanburen AR, Tyler Lynch of Bakerfield, CA, Danielle Brooks of Tulsa, OK; great-grandchildren Noah and Hannah Whitfill, Christopher Guay, Kara and Charlie Guay, Remington Lynch and Caleb Lynch, and great-great granddaughter, Audrey Guay. A visitation will be held on Friday, September 16, 2016 at Mulkey-Mason Funeral Home, 705 N. Locust St., Denton, TX from 6:00-8:00 P.M. followed by a funeral service at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Gateway United Baptist Church, 2401 N. Bell Ave. Denton, with Rev. Buddy Owens officiating. Burial will follow in the Green Valley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Interfaith Ministries, 1109 N. Elm, Denton, TX 76209, or People's Clinic, 505 S. Locust St., Denton, TX 76201, or a charity of your choice . On line condolences may be left at www.mulkeymasondenton.com.
Published in Denton Record-Chronicle on Sept. 16, 2016