Holly Ann Bess

She was a dental hygienist at Superb Smiles in Rushville until her health caused her retirement. Being a wife, mother and mamaw were her priority, her joy. Holly led a life of simplicity, selflessness and grace, but her love for her husband, children, grandchildren, family and friends held no bounds. Those who knew Holly witnessed that she was a force of nature-always active, vibrant and at the helm of her household. Whether walking, couponing, Goodwiling, mowing, cooking, cleaning, painting or decorating-she was always on a mission.

Holly loved entertaining family and friends with fabulous food, cold beverages and lively conversation around her table or pool. Since her very recent diagnosis with aggressive lung cancer, she has blessed all with her unwavering faith, love and trust of the Lord. She was an active member of St. Mary Catholic Church.

Holly is survived by the love of her life, Brian Bess, married 39 years; daughters Kelsey (John) Gray, Alexa (Ryan) Welborn and grandchildren Huck, Tess and Charli Gray and Bear Welborn. She is also survived by her sister, Peggy Cooper, of Falmouth, IN and her brothers Lyle (Doodie) Schultz, David (Toni) Schultz, also of Falmouth and Richard (Patricia) Schultz, of West Harrison, Indiana. Many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews and dear friends will also miss her immensely. Holly was preceded in death by her parents, in-laws and grandparents.