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Carolyn Jo BesserPassing: September 22, 2016

Service:

Huron Baptist Church

Funeral Service

Tuesday, September 27th @ 10:30 am

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Monday, September 26th at 4:00-8:00 pm

Cemetery:

Huron Cemetery

Tuesday, September 27th

HURON – Carolyn “Jo” Besser, 80, passed away peacefully Thursday evening, September 22, 2016, at Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital, surrounded by her family.

Born October 18, 1935, in Madison County, she was the daughter of James Lloyd “Mike”  and Ruth (VanBlair) Harrison.  She married Joe Daniel Besser June 17, 1956, and recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.

Jo had been employed at Guide Lamp, Cummins Engine, and Monroe County School Corporation.  She graduated from Frankton High School in 1953 and attended business college.  She was a member of the Huron Baptist Church and had served as pianist since 1983.  She served as state treasurer of the American Baptist Women Association and secretary and past president of the American Baptist Women Association of Kentucky and Indiana.  Jo was instrumental in establishing Meals on Wheels in Seymour.  She was very active in her church, family, community, and was a member of the Huron WTK Club.

Survivors:
husband,
Joe Besser of Huron
children,
Gregory Scott (Becky) Besser of Indianapolis
Jill Anne (Fran) Vile of Boonville
Melissa Ruth (Greg) Reutter of Seymour
grandchildren,
Liza (Ryan) Besser-Jones
Sarah (Peter) Besser-Reynolds
Alyssa Besser
Morgan Besser
Cameron (Emily) Vile
Caleb (Savannah) Vile
Emily (Jacob) McGill
Katelyn (Andy) Kalus
Mitchell Reutter
6 great grandchildren
sister,
Charlotte Anne Hosier (Bob) Ross of Indianapolis

Her parents preceded her in death.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 27, at the Huron Baptist Church with William Mathews officiating.  Burial will be in Huron Cemetery.

Friends may call from 4:00-8:00 p.m. on Monday at Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center and from ­­­­9:30 a.m. until the service on Tuesday at the church.

Memorial Gifts:  Huron Baptist Church

                      “. . whatever is born of God overcomes the world;
                        and this is the victory that overcomes the world,
                        our faith.”   (1 John 5:4)

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12 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Jennifer Spurgeon Froman | Seymour
    Date: September 28, 2016
    Joe Besser, sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and your family. Never met your wife but if she was anything like you then she was a generous, kind woman. To help you remember me, I'm Daisy Mobley's granddaughter.
  2. Guest: Matthew sites | Mitchell
    Date: September 27, 2016
    There are people whom you meet that have a special place in your heart. Mr and Mrs Jo are those people. I love you both. I will miss Mrs. Jo and her laugh and wit.
  3. Guest: Becky Taylor Mayabb | Springfield MO
    Date: September 26, 2016
    I remember Jo from church it has been many years. Since I have seen her. So very sorry for the family loss.
  4. Guest: Tom & Pam Tilford | Brownstown, IN
    Date: September 26, 2016
    Melissa, we are so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. May God bless and comfort you and all your family. Cherish all your wonderful memories.
  5. Guest: Paul Eric Cummings | Portage, Michigan
    Date: September 26, 2016
    So sorry to hear of Mrs Jo, but celebrating with you that she is with her Lord! She was such a nice and caring person. Always loved seeing her singing with Joe, they made great music together, and most recently with her granddaughter at my grandmother's funeral. May God bless and comfort you all. - Eric
  6. Guest: Phyllis Jones | New Castle Indiana
    Date: September 26, 2016
    Very sorry for all yours loss my aunt jo was a very nice person inside and out. ALWAYS had a smile on her face and I am so glad I got too see her on September 10th 2026 at our family reunion and had our little time and chat together . And Aunt jo will be missed by so many no worries no more she's at peace now no more pain now she's a very special angel to everyone .. Watching down on you all . I loved aunt jo so much was their for me when I lost my dad always called me to check up on me that met alot. Rest in heaven Aunt jo love and miss you always your niece Phyllis
  7. Guest: Libby Wilcox | Bedford Indiana
    Date: September 25, 2016
    So sorry to hear this, Jo was a very special person and we dearly loved her. We will miss her. Our prayers are with all of you. Libby & Howard
  8. Guest: Mike & Annette Neely | Mitchell
    Date: September 24, 2016
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during such a sad time...
  9. Guest: Bruce Jones
    Date: September 24, 2016
    Joe and family, my condolences on the loss of your wife and mother. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.
  10. Guest: Lisa Chastain | Bedford Indiana
    Date: September 24, 2016
    So very sorry to here about ms jo such a very nice and sweet caring lady to everyone she met. I knew her from Huron when we lived there plus she has been in my flower shop several times she will be missed by all! Love and prayers to all the family Lisa and Rick Chastain
  11. Guest: Dennis and Teresa King | Mitchell
    Date: September 23, 2016
    Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this. Please know your mother was a big influence on my life as well as many other people. May you fine comfort in knowing she was a true believer and we will see her again someday. Until then RiP.
  12. Guest: Roy and June Lamb | Bedford, Indiana
    Date: September 23, 2016
    Joe and family, Our prayers are with you at this time.But, we know without a doubt, Jo is resting well in the arms of Jesus.

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