Obituary of Bessie Baker Brooks

Bessie Baker Brooks Himrod: Bessie Baker Brooks, age 83, of Himrod, NY died Friday May 30, 2014 at The Homestead, in Penn Yan, N.Y. Honoring her wishes there are no prior calling hours; and services will be private at the convenience of the family. Inurnment will be in Grove Mount Cemetery, Himrod, NY. Those wishing may make memorial contributions in her memory to Grove Mount Cemetery 3515 Hall Rd. Himrod, NY 14842, or the Himrod Community Church, Himrod, NY 14842. Bessie was born September 12, 1930 in Crown Point, Essex County, NY, the daughter of the late William Edward and Bessie Mae Fuller Baker. Having lived all over the east coast, and even Puerto Rico, following her husband as his job as a Test Driller moved him as needed. She has lived in the Finger Lakes area since 1967, and finally settled in Himrod in 1969. A devoted mother and homemaker, Bessie had worked many different jobs, from diners, to bar tending, even dry cleaning; but she especially enjoyed working in the vineyards. When she was not working she enjoyed baking, ironing, and being a "Wonderful Mom" Mrs. Brooks was a member of the Himrod Baptist Church, and the Himrod Conservation Club. She is loved and will be dearly missed by 2 daughters Lucinda B. "Cindy" (Jim) Paddock, Brenda B. (Daryl) Ames, both of Dundee; a son Bruce E. (Brenda Archer) Baker of Penn Yan; 4 grandchildren; 1 great grandson; 2 sisters Wilma Veneto of Port Henry, NY, Margaret Kelly of Moriah, NY; and countless nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was pre-deceased by her husband Bill C. Brooks on Jan. 24, 1993; 5 brothers and 4 sisters. Arrangements were entrusted to the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee. Online condolences can be sent by visiting www.bairdfuneralhomedundee.com.