Bessie Estelle Proctor, 88, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2010. She was born November 16, 1921 in Edgecombe, County. Bessie was the daughter of the late William and Katie Elizabeth Taylor Bottoms. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Howard Proctor; daughter, Peggy Whitley; brothers, William, Elisha, Richard, Callie, George, W.W., Sidney, and Norman; her sisters, Blooma Adams and Irene Evans.

She is survived by her sons, Russell H. Proctor, Jr. and wife Linda of Rocky Mount and Dallas K. Proctor and wife Vickie of Hawkers Island; six grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.

The family received friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 13, 2010 at Johnson Funerals and Cremations on English Road. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Friday, May 14, 2010 at Ridgecrest Worship Center. Burial  followed at Pineview Cemetery.

Arrangements are entrusted to Johnson Funerals & Cremations, 661 English Rd, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.