Bessie E. Walker

Bessie Crewe Walker, 75 of Charles City, VA went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 25, 2024.  She was born on Dec. 6, 1948, to the late Albert and Bessie V. Crewe.  Bessie is preceded in death by her siblings Mamie Lee Crewe, Leonard Crewe, Warren Jones Sr., Arthur Jones and Delois Greene.

Bessie affectionally known as “Bit” accepted Christ at an early age at Gilfield Baptist Church.  Bessie received her educations through Charles City School system, where she was later employed as a custodian.  Bessie retired from M&B Hat Manufacturing.

Bessie enjoyed outdoor activities including taking care of her yard, car races and riding motorcycles.  As her health declined, she enjoyed sitting on her porch, watching westerns and sports on television and spending time with her family and visitors.

Bessie leaves to cherish her memory two sons, Edwin “Rabbit” Crewe, and Willie “Candy” Williams (Melinda); two grandchildren, Jacelyn Omari, and Raelynn Brielle Williams; siblings, Harold Jones (Mary), Juanita Brown, Albert Crewe (Gail), Teresa Brown (John), Yvonne Crewe, Lawrence Crewe (Mildred), Wayne Crewe and Ricky Crewe (Wanda); and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

A viewing will be held from 1 - 7 p.m. on Friday July 5, 2024 at Wilson & Associates' Funeral Service - East Chapel, 5008 Nine Mile Rd., Richmond, VA. 

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, July 6, 2024 at Gilfield Baptist Church, 6640 Church Lane, Charles City, VA. 

Interment will follow in Gilfield Baptist Church Cemetery, Charles City, VA.