A service of worship in thanksgiving for the life of our lovely sister in Christ and in celebration of life eternal in our LORD Jesus Christ

Mrs. Bessie Lea Dabbs

November 23, 1922 .......................................................................February 16, 2006

February 19, 2006 2 p.m.

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Bessie Lea Dabbs

Services for Bessie Lea Dabbs will be held Sunday February 19, 2006, at 2 p.m. at Joel Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Saturday at Barr-Price Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel. Memorials may be made to Joel Baptist Church Building or Missions Fund.

Mrs. Dabbs passed away February 16, 2006. Born in Perry, SC, she was the daughter of the late John S. and Sarah Wheeler Watkins. She was a member of Joel Baptist Church.

She is survived by a son, Frank E. Dabbs, Jr. of West Columbia and a stepson, William G. Adams of Crystal Rivers, FL; daughter, Marilyn J. Dabbs of Chester, VA; sister, Mattie Mae Shealy of West Columbia; eight grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

She was predeceased by her husband, Frank Edward Dabbs, Sr. and a daughter, Lillian E. Ingle.

The family would like to express their appreciation to Annette Johnson of Care Pro Medical One for her loving care of Mrs. Dabbs.

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Mrs. Dabbs was a very faithful charter member and dear friend of Joel Baptist Church since 1961.

Proverbs 31:10-31

Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.

The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.

She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.

She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.

She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.

She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.

She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.

She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.

She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.

She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.

She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.

She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.

She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.

Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.

She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.

Strength and honor are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.

She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.

She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.

Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.

Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.

Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised

Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.

For more information:

Pastor Kevin Rogerson

1165 Old Barnwell Road

West Columbia, SC. 29170

803-957-4928