Bessie L. Risner, age 83, passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 7:30 PM at Marion General Hospital.

She was born on March 21, 1938 in Goodloe, Kentucky to the late Elisha and Mallie Marie (Centers) Hicks.  On June 30, 1956 Bessie married Rev. Homer "Russel" Risner and he preceded her in death on September 23, 1987.

Bessie retired from Hardin Memorial Hospital after working for over forty years as a nursing assistant.  She was a member of the High Street Freewill Baptist Church of Ada.

Bessie is survived by her two sons and daughter: Daniel Risner of Kenton, Steve (Heather) Risner of Covington and Susan (Fred) Myers of Paris, KY; son-in-law, David Glowczewski of Pine, CO; ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren; a brother: Enoch Hicks of Kenton; and two sisters: Charlotte (Terry) Hamm of Kenton and Sharon (John) Riley of Huntington, WV.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Sherrie Glowczewski; and seven brothers and one sister.

Funeral Services will begin at 12:00 PM on Friday, June 25, 2021 at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Alger with Pastor Don Webb officiating.  The funeral service for Bessie will be live streamed on the Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services Facebook Page beginning at 12:00 PM on Friday, June 25 ^th .

Friends may call two hours prior to the service from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Friday, June 25, 2021 at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Alger

Memorial contributions may be made to Ohio Health Hospice-Marion, 1713 Marion Mt. Gilead Road, Suite 107, Marion, Ohio 43302.