Bessie Sparks Robinson (1916-2008)
Bessie Sparks Robinson, 92, of Ashland, widow of George W. Robinson, passed away Wednesday morning following an extended illness.
Bessie was born Feb. 29, 1916, in Elliott County, a daughter of the late Hugh and Alafair Fannin Sparks.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters.
She is survived by a daughter, Janet (Duayne) Dillon of Ashland, Ky.; a grandson, Gary (Gretchen) Dillon; and three great-grandchildren, Rachael, Jennifer and Matthew, all of Catlettsburg.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Preston Family Funeral Home in Ashland by the Rev. Tim Daniels. Burial will be in Rose Hill Burial Park.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent to www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com.