Bessie Isabelle Zachary

Bessie Isabelle Zachary, 90, of Franklin, NC, passed away November 12, 2024.  Bessie was born January 4, 1934 in Macon County, NC to the late Charlie M. Henry and Brittie Ann Webb Henry.  She was married to Carl Lee Zachary, who preceded her in death. Bessie was a homemaker, she loved flowers, gardening, fishing and being outside, and she loved her daughters and grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughters, Loretta Lynn Zachary (Grover Ray McCall), Peggy Brewer, Ann Green (Gene), and Johnnie Mae Parris (Ray); nine grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a son Lewis Henry, who died in 1968; five sisters and four brothers.

A funeral service will be held Friday, November 15, 2024, at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home, with Rev. Everett Brewer officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 pm one hour prior to the service.  Burial will follow at Highlands Memorial Park.  Pallbearers will be Chris Brewer, Jody Zachary, Matthew Green, Dennis "Doc" Wilson, Colton Green and Michael Green. Honorary pallbearers will be Justin Brewer and Reese Brewer.

Online condolences may be made at www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to serve the Zachary family.