FULTON – On the early morning of November 6, 2020, Bessie E. Fisher began her forever journey of being our angel from above.
She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family after enduring a sudden illness at Oswego Hospital. She was 93 years old. Bessie was born on August 24, 1927 in Oswego, NY to the late Clarence and Eldora (Meeks) Jones of Scriba, NY.
She has been a resident of Fulton, NY for most of her life. Bessie was a 1944 graduate of Oswego High School. On May 10th, 1947 she married Andrew H. Fisher and together they resided in Fulton for their 73 years of marriage, parenting their 5 children and working in the community successfully operating a business for decades.
Bessie also lovingly worked for several years as a lunch lady at Oak St. School tending to countless children during their school days. She was a past active member of Holy Family Altar Rosary Society and communicant of Holy Family Church, Fulton where she was also a yearly volunteer of the Church Bazaar. Bessie was an avid bowler and for many years enjoyed bowling with the ladies in the Lucky 7 Bowling League. She enjoyed being a Homemaker, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Aunt.
Bessie loved to walk in the fresh air and could be seen most mornings “walking the bridges” in Fulton. She will be remembered for the love and devotion she always gave to her children and family. With her sparkling blue eyes, and her love of baking pies, breads, and other yummy treats she would not hesitate to offer them to others. She shared countless items with her family, and friends.
Bessie will always be thought of as a woman of sweet disposition. A woman who always shared her smile and lived as a humble servant of God willing to handle whatever God chose to send her way.
Bessie was pre-deceased by her daughter: Suzanne Fisher, siblings: Wesley Jones, Rita Carr and Clarence Lee Jones.
She leaves behind her loving husband of 73 years Andrew H. Fisher of Fulton, their children: William (Karen) Fisher of Fulton; Joanne Smith of Loveland, CO; Mary Anne (Rod) Hubbard of Beverly Hills, FL; and Elizabeth (Dana) Sorbello of Fulton; daughter-in-law: Kathleen VanBuren of FL; her brother: Frank (Sue) Jones of Lockhaven, PA; her sisters-in-law: Eleanor Fisher of Phoenix and Geraldine Jones of Oswego, 14 wonderful grandchildren, 5 amazing great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Calling Hours and a Funeral Service with Deacon Nick Alvaro officiating will be conducted privately at the Sugar Funeral Home Inc., 224 W. 2nd St. S., Fulton. Face masks will be required per NYS Mandates.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Fulton Polish Home/Scholarship Fund: 153 W. 1st.St. S. Fulton, NY 13069.
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RIP. Prayers are with all the Fisher family.
I’m sorry to hear of Mrs. Fisher’s passing. She was one of my lunch ladies at Oak Street and I ran into her many times over the years. She was a very sweet and kind woman. My condolences to her family.
What a sweet woman Mrs. Fisher was – she was the best Lunch Lady at Oak Street School! I know seeing that smile everyday at school made me and lots of other children happy. How lucky her family was to have her in their lives for so long. Prayers and blessings to her family.
What a terrific lady! I used to run into on my morning bridge walks and was greeted with a great smile. She made my day! Deepest sympathies from the Hanson Family!
To the Fisher family.
Sorry for your loss.
She was one of the greatest personalities one could meet.
RIP
Doc Colocino
Bessie was a great person and always had a smile on her face, sorry for your loss.
Bess was a wonderful person. Deepest sympathies to Andy, Liz, Bill, and the Fisher family. May she Rest In Peace.
I worked for Mrs. Fisher’s husband , Andy at Harris Army Navy Store and attended school with their daughter Sue . One of the nicest families you would ever want to meet . RIP now Mrs. Fisher , you have had a long and wonderful journey .
What a beautiful, sweet woman she was to many children at Oak Street School. That beautiful smile and personality was always the highlight of my years at that school.There is no doubt you have your angel wings on you now watching over you beautiful family. To the Fisher family, I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to all of you.