Bessie Neel Stark, passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2019. She was born February 7, 1945 in Cullman, AL, and after spending her first four years in Trimble, AL, she then moved to Akron, OH with her parents and brother Ronald. Bess graduated from Garfield High School in Akron and then attended X-Ray technician school at Akron General Hospital, graduating in 1965. She was married to Dean Stark on July 17, 1965. She worked for various doctors around Akron. In 1978 Dean and Bess along with children Shari and Danny moved to Decatur, AL. Bess was a member of Central United Methodist Church, Beta Sigma Phi, Alpha Alpha chapter sorority and United Daughters of the Confederacy. She most enjoyed spending time with family & her many friends, traveling, and volunteering at her church. Bess was also proud of having roots in Ohio and cheered for Ohio State athletics.
Bess is survived by husband Dean Stark, daughter Shari Stark Cowart (husband Craig Cowart), son Danny Stark, grandchildren Chase Stark and Madison Stark, and brother Ronald Neel.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, please make a donation to one of the following charitable organizations: The Riley Center in Huntsville, www.rileycenter.org, which provides comprehensive services for children and families faced with autism; or 4 Paws for Ability Inc. in Xenia, OH, which provides service dogs to children with disabilities.
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