Bessie Elizabeth Washington
June 10, 1943 - January 2, 2021
Bessie Elizabeth Washington, daughter of the late George Sinkler and the late Delia (Dicks) Sinkler, was born June 10, 1943, in Sumter, South Carolina. Bessie was educated in the Sumter County public schools and work on farms and Fannie’s Fish House. Bessie was united in Christian fellowship with The Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Bessie enjoyed many things in life including, but not limited to, fishing, watching her grandchildren, watching television, playing the lottery, bingo and socializing. At seventy-seven years of age while at UPMC Community General Osteopathic Hospital on Saturday, January 2, 2021, Bessie Elizabeth Washington transitioned from time to eternity joining her parents, husband, Melvin Washington Sr., and daughter, Delia Washington. Bessie leaves to celebrate her life daughter, Deborah Washington of York, Pennsylvania; son, Melvin Washington of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; seventeen grandchildren, twenty-two great-grandchildren, other family members and friends. FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CLICK ON THE SHARE A MEMORY TAB TO POST VIDEOS, SHARE MEMORIES, CONDOLENCES, REFLECTIONS OR SIMPLY YOUR NAME ALLOWING THE FAMILY TO KNOW YOU ARE THINKING OF THEM. CLICK ON THE PHOTOS & VIDEOS ON-LINE STREAMING OF SERVICE TAB OR MEDIA TAB (MOBILE) AND TRIBUTE WEBCAST TO VIEW.
Bessie Elizabeth Washington, daughter of the late George Sinkler and the late Delia (Dicks) Sinkler, was born June 10, 1943, in Sumter, South Carolina. Bessie was educated in the Sumter County public schools and work on farms and Fannie’s... View Obituary & Service Information