Bessie Ann Fort

Bessie Ann Fort passed away on November 10, 2026, at the age of 94.

Born on October 15, 1932, Bessie lived a life marked by faith, service, and love for others. She was a servant for God who loved to share her faith, and that devotion shaped the way she cared for the people around her. Even in her later years, she continued to volunteer and visit people in nursing homes, offering companionship and kindness in a way that reflected her generous spirit.

Bessie found joy in simple pleasures and in the company of others. She enjoyed playing cards with friends and going to garage and estate sales. She also loved cheering on her great-grandson Jaxon in ice hockey, taking delight in supporting him and celebrating his efforts.

Among the things that brought Bessie the greatest happiness was gathering people together. She cooked Sunday lunch every week for family and friends, and she took special joy in counting how many people had come to share the meal. Those Sundays were an expression of her hospitality, her love, and the deep importance she placed on family and fellowship. She was also grateful for precious family moments, including recently meeting her great-granddaughter Isabelle and her great-great-grandson Beau.

Bessie is preceded in death by her parents, William Henry and Flora Francis Daffron; her loving husband of 70 years, Earl E. Fort; siblings, James Daffron, Dorothy Johnson, Lucille Allen, Henrietta Woodward, Raymond Daffron, Harold Abshire, Floretta Davis and Ruth Rice.

Those left to cherish her memory include her son, David Fort (Jeanne); grandchildren, Elizabeth McFarland (Scott), Sara Fort (Luke Verkamp), Andrea DeWitt (Seth) and Blake Marksberry (Liz); great-grandchildren, Taylor Bocianoski (Bret), Jaxon Smith, River DeWitt, Isabelle DeWitt, Ashton Marksberry, Ella Marksberry, Lawson Beasley, Emma Ellefsen (Nils), Mayes McFarland (Katelyn) and Grayson McFarland; great-great-grandchildren, Beau Bocianoski and Anders Ellefsen; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service for Bessie will be 12p.m. Monday, November 16, at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory. Visitation will be Sunday from 1p.m. until 4p.m. and Monday 10a.m. until 11:30a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Owensboro Memorial Gardens.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Walnut Memorial, 519 W Byers Ave, Owensboro, KY 42303 or Hospice of Western Kentucky, 3419 Wathen’s Crossing, Owensboro, KY 42303.

Memories and condolences may be offered online www.glenncares.com