Bessie Louise Mcelhaney

Bessie Louise McElhaney, 80, of Washington, died July 18, 2023, in her home. She was born October 17, 1942, in Washington, the daughter of the late Lester and Maude Cole McVehil, and stepmom Mae McVehil. A graduate of Chartiers-Houston High School, she worked as a nurse’s aide at Country Meadows, for over ten years. She attended Central Assembly of God Church. Bessie loved to cook and was famous for her sweet dough pizza. She enjoyed watching “America’s Got Talent” and doing crossword and word search puzzles. She loved horses, and spending time with friends and family. On April 11, 1964, Bessie married Charles Oliver McElhaney, who survives. They enjoyed over 58 years of marriage. Also surviving is her daughter Kelly Newman; grandchildren, Justin, Shantel, Zachary, Shane, Ocean, Stormy, and Cory; and eight great-grandchildren. Bessie was preceded in death by her son, Charles Oliver McElhaney, Jr.; daughter, Evelyn Pitzer; and son-in-law, William Newman, Jr. Family and friends will be received Monday, July 24, 2023, 11:00 am until 1:00 pm, in William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, followed by the service at 1:00 pm. Interment will be private.