Patricia Ann Williams Bess was born August 1, 1946, in Nashville, Tennessee. Patricia is preceded in death by her husband, Randle Earl Bess; father, Edward Lewis Williams, Sr.; mother, Anna Pauline Savage Williams Cox; and stepfather, Harvey J. Cox, as well as brothers Edward Lewis Williams, Jr., and Terry Randall Cox.
She is survived by children Rhonda (Kenneth) Elder, Michele Bess, Scott (Christi) Bess, and sister, Debra (George) Groghan. Other survivors include grandchildren Matthew (Linda) Elder, Jennifer (Will) Carlson, Hannah Payton, Haley Summers, Jason Summers, and Nicholas (Keelia) Bess, as well as great grandchildren Jonathan Elder, Jason Elder, Kenleigh Bess, and Raiden Bess.
A private graveside service will be held Monday, July 31, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 660 Thompson Ln, Nashville, TN 37204. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Community Life Ride and CTandM Gallatin, both of which allowed Patricia to maintain her independence until her recent passing.