Bessie Mae Draper

Entered into rest on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, Bessie Mae Draper, beloved wife of Thomas R. Draper.

Bessie was very loving and caring and always willing to help anyone when needed. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and wife. She worked with State Farm in Evans, GA and Roswell, GA and was known for her professionalism, dedication, and hard work. She also worked as an integral part of the accounting department at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL. She enjoyed cooking, traveling and spending time with her family.

In addition to her husband, Thomas R. Draper, family members include 2 sons: Steven Allen (Donna) and Barry Allen (Tracie); 5 grandchildren: Paige Allen, Andrew Nichols (Ashlee), Joshua Miller, Katie Allen, and Lawson Allen; 2 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters: Carolyn Sue White, Sharon Kay Shailor (Kim): 2 brothers: James Albert White, Jr. (deceased), Arnold Lee White (Jane); sister-in-law: Karen White; and caregiver: Eva Reid.

The funeral service will be private.

Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484.