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Virginia Lee Bessom, January 12, 1930 - March 4, 2005. Virginia was born and raised on a ranch near Yeso, New Mexico until the age of 16. She then attended Highlands University. After graduation, she taught Elementary School for the next 23 years. In 1965 Virginia married Colonel (Ret.) Russell Bessom. Together they raised seven children. In 1972 as Virginia was expecting her youngest daughter, she acted on a longtime dream and opened Bessoms Gardens in Corrales. It was there that her talent as a business woman was realized. She hosted many weddings at Casa de Bessom in Corrales. Virginia always had a strong belief in God. She had wonder, enthusiasm, and interest for the world she lived in. She loved music, dancing, traveling and watering plants. With the support of her faith and family, she survived cancer for nearly eight years. She will be loved and missed, but not forgotten by the many whose lives she touched. Virginia was a loving daughter, mother, and wife. She is survived by her husband, (Ret.) Col. Russell Bessom; her 100 year old mother, Laura Lee Smith, and her seven children, Clifford Roy Bessom and wife, Mary Ann, Steven Dee Bessom and wife, Katie, Laura Lee Bessom Vigil and husband, Russell, Valerie Ann Bessom, Randy Gordon Bessom, Melody May Hooker and husband, Bryan, Gail Klodt and husband, Brad; her brother, Lawrence Smith and wife, Judith; beloved friend, Jo Ann Van Fleet. A Memorial Service will be held for Virginia on Monday, March 7, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Rio Rancho, 3609 19th Avenue, Rio Rancho with Pastor Si Budagher officiating. Arrangements by: Sunrise Funeral Options 2400 Southern Blvd. Rio Rancho, New Mexico 891-9192
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