Bessie Marie Cypert, age 87, passed away Monday, February 27, 2017. She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, the daughter of Clarence Ray Sr. and Lula Bell Ray. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Carrolene Phipps, grandson, Bradley M. Cypert, brother, Clarence Ray Jr., and sister, Gladys Douglas. She is survived by a son, Maruice (Robyn) Cypert, and daughter Quinda (John) Holder, grandchildren; Blake (John) Gateley, Wendy (Andy) Lynn, Robyn Eskola, Justin (Elizabeth) Holder, Carla Davies, Cherri Smith, eight great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Pinecrest Memorial Park, Alexander, Arkansas by Griffin Leggett Healey and Roth Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her name to Trinity Assembly of God, 11120 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, AR 72212.
