Bessie Smith 

Bessie Mae Smith, 85, Pickering, died Thursday, February 13, 2020, at Nodaway Nursing Home, Maryville. 

She was born February 12, 1935, in Bedford, IA, to Henry and Della Rusco McNeese. 

On September 13, 1950, she married Robert E. Smith in New Market, IA.

Mrs. Smith’s body has been cremated under the care of Price Funeral Home.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Online condolences may be left at pricefuneralhome.com.