Diamond, Bessie F, 84, of Waynesville, went to be with the Lord, Monday, July 24, 2017.

Bessie was born April 8, 1933 in Cadmus, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Fred and Noldia Cooksey Vanhorn.

Bessie is survived by her loving husband of sixty-six years, Ernest "Ernie", her sister Ella (Gordon) Crisp, her son William and his wife Sharon, daughters Deborah (Mark) Geise, and Melody (Andy) Cleveland, as well as nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Life celebration visitation will be at Lytle United Methodist Church, 8464 Lytle-Ferry Road, Waynesville at 11 a.m. to 1:00pm on Friday July 28, 2017 with funeral services at 1:00pm officiated by Pastor Brian Blankenship. Burial will be at Miami Cemetery, Waynesville.

In lieu of flowers the family requests you donate to the Alzheimer’s Association, Miami Valley Chapter, 31 W. Whipp Rd, Dayton, Ohio 45459. In addition, you may light a candle, add pictures, or send a condolence to the family at www.ConnerAndKoch.com

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