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Bessie Chrisman

September 23, 1945 — November 5, 2024

Clarksville

Bessie Evelyn Chrisman, age 79, of Clarksville, TN passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

Celebration of Life will be held 1 p.m. Friday, November 8, 2024, at McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home with Rev. Rich Cook officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday from 11 a.m. until the hour of service at the funeral home.

Burial will follow at White Cemetery, in Springfield, TN.

Bessie entered this life on September 23, 1945, in Springfield, TN to the late Lawrence and Ruby Beadles Benton. She was a Christian and member of Grace Church of The Nazarene. Bessie had a successful career in the nursing field. She served as the Director of Nursing at Clarksville Memorial Hospital for many years. She met and cared for many patients through the years.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, James Alfred Chrisman, and her son, Steven Chrisman.

Survivors include her grandson, Grayson Chrisman; nieces and nephews, Ronnie Dorris, Keith (Maggie) Dyer, James Manning, Christy Johnson, and Cathy Dyer. Bessie also leaves behind numerous great nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Arrangements are in the care of McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home, 1209 Madison St, Clarksville, TN 37040.

Online condolences may be made at www.NaveFuneralHomes.com

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Service Schedule

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Visitation

Friday, November 8, 2024

11:00am - 1:00 pm (Central time)

McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home

1209 Madison St, Clarksville, TN 37040

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Celebration of Life

Friday, November 8, 2024

Starts at 1:00 pm (Central time)

McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home

1209 Madison St, Clarksville, TN 37040

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