Bessie Darst, 78

Bessie Darst, 78, of Middleport, Ohio passed away on December 30, 2016. She was born on July 21, 1938 in Pomeroy the daughter of the late Albert and Avanelle Pettit.

She was a member of the Middleport Fire Department Auxillary and a life member of the VFW Auxillary in Mason, West Virginia.

She is survived by: her son, Craig (Anna) Darst of Middleport; step-son, Jeff (Kitty) Darst of Middleport; grandchildren, Cooper Darst, Keith Darst and Ginger Simms; great grandchildren, Dylan Darst, Caitlin Darst, Camden Simms, Tanner Simms and Braxton Darst; four sisters; three brothers; several nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Jody Gum.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Darst; two brothers and a sister.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 1 p.m. at the Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home in Middleport with Pastor James Keesee officiating. Burial will follow at Gravel Hill Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home.

A registry is available at www.andersonmcdaniel.com.