Bess, Pearl
Pearl Eileen Bess, 84 of Flat River, died May 13 at Farmington Regional Medical Center.  She 
was born Oct. 9, 1902 in Mine La Motte to the late Henry and Lenora Dean Williams Bess.

She is survived by one son, Elmo Bess of Rolla; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; 
one sister, Mrs. Dora McCord of Flat River and several nieces, nephews and other friends and 
relatives.

Friends may call 5:30 p.m. today at the Caldwell Funeral Home.  Services will be held 11 a.m. 
Friday at the Caldwell Chapel with Rev. William Spotswood officiating.  Burial will be in Parkview 
Cemetery.