Bessie "Bess" Edna Boyer

Bessie Edna Boyer, 63, of Lexington, SC passed away July 6, 2016. She was born in Charleston, SC to the late Joe and Esther Mathes Boyer. Bessie graduated from Columbia High School of 1971 and then attended and graduated from MTC. She served in the Navy where she followed in the footsteps of her loving father, Lieutenant Joe E. Boyer. She worked for SC Department of Corrections for 31 years and recently retired. She was an avid classic movie buff and reader of history. She will be missed by many who knew and loved her. Bessie is survived by her sisters; Mary (Paul) Derrick of Cary, NC and Gaye B. (Samuel) Carter of Irmo; and her very best friend of 45 years, Jean Besco of Lexington. She is also survived by her nephews, Michael DuTremble and Samuel Carter, Jr.; as well as her niece, Elizabeth Fisher; and one great-niece and great-nephews. She is also survived by her loving four legged companion, Holly. She was preceded in death by her sister, Jo Caroline Boyer Plato. The family will receive friends at Thompson Funeral Home of Lexington on Friday, July 8, 2016 from 6-8pm.