Renee Bess

Love you my beautiful Mom Rest In Peace

My mother Linda Nance was Renee's supervisor at the New York Telephone Co. She introduced Renee to NCNW. Rest In Peace, Renee

My condolences to the Bess family. I worked with Renee at Verizon and she was always ready to lend a helping hand whenever was needed. Rest In Peace! Shirley Davis

To the Family of Renee Bess The National Council of Negro Women, Inc. New York State Bethune Height Recognition Program bow in humble submission to the Heavenly Father who knows best and does all things well, mourn the passing of our Dear Sister and Loved One, a woman of commitment and purpose. Renee contributed much to the NYS BHRP, to her family, to community and to the overall betterment of society. Renee faithfully dedicated her services unconditionally to the Bethune Height Recognition Program as our annual fundraiser, as the chairperson of programs; Life & Legacy Life Member Committees. Her devotion and support will not be forgotten. The Bethune Height Recognition Program, National Council of Negro Women, Inc. extends to the family our heartfelt sympathy, that she will always be remembered as a positive role model, a mentor, an influential force to her family and community. Respectfully, Johnnie M. Walker, National Bethune Height Recognition Program; Gladys Keller, New York State Bethune Height Recognition Program; Carol E. Moore, Co-Chair; Rose Morgan, Co-Chair

Grandma you will always be missed I love you word can't express how much I miss you. But I know you in heaven and watching over us love you grandma.

I miss her and all the care words and advice she gave. I miss the bread pudding she made for me. We know you a better place. Thanks for all laughs. Till we meet at the gates of Heaven. Ben

A thousand CRAZY memories, and i still get a laugh when i think back on some of them, You never know, we might meet again somewhere sometime. Matthew Bowen

My sympathy goes out to Renee's family. I worked with her on foster care issues and I remember her caring and commitment. She will be missed. William Scarborough, former NY State Assemblymember

i am sorry to see you go.you wii be miss,we all love you.from a frends jewel dixon,

You were a beautiful soul on this earth Renee. My union buddy. Admired and loved you very much. Rose

Love and light to the beautiful spirit of Renee Bess. I'm thankful you put up with me the brief time me and Tracey were besties in Junior High School. I can still hear you YELL (or pick up the phone extension), "TRACEY! GET OFF MY PHONE!" Thank you for having us participate in the National Council of Negro Women Youth Group. Thank you for your service to NY Telephone/NYNEX/Bell Atlantic Most of all, thank you for the care you gave Tracey, Gregory, Yolanda; your grands/great-grands and your entire family. Until we meet again...I'm sure my Mom is showing you around the clouds XOXOXO Criscilla Z Stafford

Dear Tracey, Yolanda, Gregory, and the Family, We, The National Council of Negro Women, Inc. New York State Convener Team bow in humble submission to the Heavenly Father who knows best and does all things well. Renee Bess was a beautiful soul and she touched the hearts of many. It is not easy to find words to express our feelings now, yet we have fond memories of her special way of leading and communicating, making one feel at ease, and full of understanding with her winning personality. May her soul rest in peace.

We will remember that the life she lived would guide us along the way. Thank you, Renee, for your caring sharing.

In Peace with Love, Johnnie M. Walker, Chair; Lynda Bagley, Convener; Ellen Haywood, Convener; Alla Mae Clarke, Convener; Mary Lockett, Convener

[ WILL MISS RENEE SHE WAS VERY SMART ABOUT A LOT OF THINGS IN LIFE. WE TALKED ALOT WILL MISS THE TALKS WE HAD. REST IN PEACE WILL SEE YOU AGAIN. LOVE RENEE

Aunt Renee, i miss you and i love you

She was a loving, caring person who always went beyond what was required of her. May she rest in peace, and may her memory be a blessing to all.

Renee, miss you thankful to have been a friend.

I will miss our talks bestie. I am not sad because I know your suffering is over and you are at peace. See you in the morning in Gos time. I love you my bestie. Deacon Annette R. Reid, Brooklyn, New York

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