Bessie Robertson

Bessie Robertson, 96, of Bryant, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021. She was born May 25, 1924, to James Hacker Helms and Julie Emma Helms in Fort Smith, Ark. Bessie married Rev. James L. Robertson, Sr. May 29, 1942, the love of her life, whom she followed through World War II & several states, where he pastored United Pentecostal Church's. She was preceded in death by her parents, and husband, James; brother, Jeff Helms, twin brother, Lessie Helms; sisters, Margaret Fulford, Gladys Pounds & Ruby Hanley. Bessie is survived by sons, James L. Robertson, Jr. (Ethel), of Marshfield, Mo., Jimmy (MerryLee) Robertson of Royal Ark., Daughter: Connie Johnson (Wayne) of Bryant, Ark., grandchildren, Cheryl Weatherford, J.L. Robertson (Shelly), Greg Robertson (Renee), Monica Saffle (Alan), Melissa Gilbert (Sean); great-grandchildren, Lindsey Smith (Brian), Cody Saffle (Gregg), Makayla Weatherford (Harley), Austin Saffle, Mattie Robertson, Ethan Saffle, Paige Gilbert, Gage Robertson, Peyton Gilbert; great-great-grand children, Gracee, Jaxon, and Jemma Smith. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Monday, March 1, at Pinecrest Memorial Park. Rev. Jesse Emerson will be officiating. Pallbearers: J.L. Robertson, Greg Robertson, Alan Saffle, Sean Gilbert, Ethan Saffle, Brian Smith, Austin Saffle. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Arkansas @ 201 W. Markham Center Drive in Little Rock, Ark., 72205, or go to www.alzark.org. On-line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.