Bessie Marie Clevenger-Sanders- Stuart 65 of Abilene died Sunday July 13 2008 in a local hospital. Services will be at 2:00 P.M. Thursday July 17 2008 in North's Memorial Chapel with Jesse Morton officiating. Burial to follow in Hamby Cemetery under direction of North's Funeral Home. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 6:00 - 7:30 PM at North's Memorial Chapel 242 Orange St. Bessie was born November 18 1942 in Leuders Texas to Jack and Laura Clevenger. Moved to Abilene in 1967. Where she worked for AISD in school cafeterias at College Heights elementary Jefferson Middle school and Mann Middle school. She was currently employed by Walmart on Hwy 351. She was active in the Walk with Emmanus programs. She was preceded in death by her parents Jack and Laura Clevenger her first husband William Roy sanders Daughter Shelly Marie Sanders Two brothers Johnny and J.W. Clevenger one sister Rita Green and son in law Mac Rains. She is survived by her husband Tommie Jack Stuart two sons Jerry Sanders and wife Julie of Eldorado Oklahoma Jackie Sanders and wife Toni of Knox City Texas. Three stepdaughters: Belinda Rains of Rotan Texas Debbie Welch and husband Gene of Madisonville Texas and Sharon Carrillo and husband Tim of Sweet water Texas. Four brothers: Wayne and Steve Clevenger of Abilene Texas and Donald and Tommy Clevenger of Larkin Texas. Two Sisters: Rosie Derick of Lovington New Mexico and Geneva Fulton of Abilene Texas 5 grandchildren 6 step grandchildren 6 step great grandchildren 11 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. And special friends Larry and Carol. Another special little friend Jacob Brenem. Online condolences may be sent to: www.northsfuneralhome.com.