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OBIT: Mrs. Bessie Jones Couch wife of Bige Couch

OBIT: Mrs. Bessie Jones Couch wife of Bige Couch

Posted: 20 Jun 2015 7:33PM GMT
Classification: Obituary
Surnames: COUCH
The obituary of Mrs. Bessie Jones Couch

Mrs. Bessie Jones Couch born February 1, 1933 departed this life on Friday,
June 12, 2015 at the Greg & Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard.
She was age 82 years. Bessie was born in Hyden, Ky., the daughter of the late
Sherman Jones & Hallie Woods Jones.

Bessie received her Bachelor's degree from Cumberland College.
She had a very distinguished career in education, having taught 33 years &
substituted numerous years after her retirement.
Bessie was united in marriage to her husband of 60 years, Mr. Bige Couch,
Jr. on May 5, 1951.
Bessie was a devoted member of the Thousandsticks United Methodist Church,
Thousandsticks, Ky. & was a life-long resident of Leslie Co.

She took pleasure in attending the Senior Citizens and visiting with
friends.
Bessie enjoyed cooking at family gatherings & cherished time spent with
her children, grandchildren & great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Bessie Jones Couch was preceded in death by her parents,
her loving and devoted husband, Bige Couch, Jr.,
her beloved son, Elbert Wayne Couch,
Brothers; Lester Jones & Cecil Jones, Jr.,
Sisters; Laura Morgan & Georgia Osborne.

Mrs. Bessie Jones Couch leaves the following relatives surviving:
Daughters; Wilma Jean Roberts & William Hoy of Hyden, Ky.,
Janet Fugate & Dana of Hazard,
Deborah Barger & Hubert Dale of Hyden, Ky.,
Grandchildren: Greg Couch, Tim Couch & Heather, Kim Roberts & Scott
Hamilton, Tonya Gay & Darrin, Danica Browning & Jeff, Deana Fugate & John Wright,
Chris Barger & Ellen, Brittany Maggard & John, Billy Collett & Melissa,
Great Grandchildren; Tanner Horton, Kaley Horton, Greg Couch II, Sydney
Couch, Mason Couch, Brady Couch, Chase Couch, Dawson Browning, Kasen Browning,
Claire Barger, Molly Barger, Lily Maggard, Wyatt Gay, Presley Gay, Andrew
Collett, Matthew Collett, Aaron Collett, one sister; Rowena Bauman & Marvin.
A host of other treasured relatives and friends survive.

The family would also like to take this opportunity to express their
sincere appreciation to a special family member, Mrs. Faye Couch, for her
assistance & support during these difficult times.

TIME AND PLACE OF FUNERAL: 3:00 p.m. - Tuesday - June 16, 2015 at the
Dwayne Walker Funeral Home, Hyden, Ky. OFFICIATING MINISTERS: Rev. Geoffery
Roberts & Rev. Robert Amundsen

PLACE OF INTERMENT:
Couch's Fork Cemetery on the Hal Rogers Parkway, Hyden, Ky

PALLBEARERS: Composed of Grandsons and Great Grandsons.
*Donations may be made to the Bessie Jones Couch Memorial Fund, Leslie Co.
Senior Citizens, Hyden, Kentucky 41749.
You may offer your condolences to the Couch Family @
_www.dwaynewalkerfuneral_ (http://www.dwaynewalkerfuneral) home.com

FACTS: Born: February 1, 1933 - Death: June 12, 2015
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