Bessie Lea Handley, recently of Ash Grove, passed away July 17, 2025.  She was preceded in death by her husband of over 60 years, one granddaughter, and one great, great grandson.  She is survived by daughter Christine Elaine Watts and her husband Troy of Ash Grove. Daughter Donna Jo Weter and her husband Frank of Springfield.  Son Rick Wilson and his wife Jeannie of Huntsville Ar.  Son David Handley and his wife Joyce of Sevierville, Tn.  Son Jessie Handley and his wife Linda of Hermitage, Mo.  Son Larry Handley and his wife Shirley of Fayetteville Ar.  She is  also survived by great grand son, Tyler Marsh, whom she raised from a baby into is late teens, and his wife Nacole of Springfield Mo.  Bessie is also survived by 23 grand children, plus great grand children , and great great grand children.

Bessie enjoyed fishing, sewing. reading and spending time with her grand children, and great grand children.

Private services will be held at a later date.