Bessie Bell Rudd Brumble , 98, of Bethany, LA passed away September 2, 2020. She was born on October 12, 1921 to the late Rebecca(Reba) Hightower Rudd and Louis (Louie) Schumpert Rudd in Waskom, TX.

She married Harmon Lewis Brumble, Jr. on July 16, 1940.

He preceded her in death on December 31, 1988.

Bess loved entertaining!! Her friends constantly coming by to see her always put a smile on her face! She always had coffee and a coke handy.

Bess was so blessed with having such loving caregivers, each, she liked "best" for different reasons!

Bess was an expert seamstress-always sewing her daughters the latest fashions. She loved being an original member to the Lick Skillet Sewing Club for many years!

Bess's church, the Bethany Baptist Church, was so very important to her! She served many roles during her years-all so cheerfully and for our Lord Jesus Christ.

Her favorite "fun" thing to do was Shop...and, shop she did!! She shopped from yarn to shoes! Crocheting was her favorite hobby. She crocheted many afghans, giving all away!! She also loved making her special Christmas ornaments, giving all away!!

Bess was so generous. If someone admired something of hers, she would say "take it"!!

One of Bess's proudest moments was being made Worthy Matron in the Eastern Star. She enjoyed her position of secretary to the superintendent of the Elysian Fields Schools and serving many years as Post Master to the Bethany Post office. Bess will be best remembered for her smile and her home always being the "party house"!! She will be so missed!!

She is survived by two daughters, Carolyn Peck and Sharman  Spencer. Three sisters: Daisy Heitner, Maggie Ferrell and Rebecca(Punkin) Abney. Four grandchildren: Taralyn Kay Branchizio, James Reginald Odom, Harmon Weslee Odom, and Gregory Brant Spencer. Numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews also survive Bess.

She was preceded in death by her brothers: Jonathan Rudd ( J.D.), Jack Rudd, Robert Rudd (Bro), Walter Rudd, and Willard Rudd (Demp). Sisters: Jane(Sis) Prude- Cartlidge, and Yuba(Doots) Isenhower.

She left behind many loving caregivers that were like family.,.a special "Thanks" to them!!

She also left behind, many, many friends!

Due to the Covid 19, a graveside service will be held on September 10, 2020 at 10:00 am at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Panola, TX

In lieu of flowers, Contributions may be made to:

1. Bethany Baptist Church, P.O. Box 489, 10043 Hwy 79, Bethany,LA 71007
2. Camp Bethany, 9766 US 79, Bethany, LA 71007

3.St. Judes Childrens Hospital, 501 Jude Pl. Memphis, TN 38105

4. ETBU One Tiger Dr. Marshall, TX 75670

Funeral arrangements being made by Downs Funeral Home, 4608 Elysian Fields Rd., Marshall, Tx 75672