DRAKESBORO- Bessie Lorine English, 83, of Drakesboro went to be with the Lord September 19, 2020 with her family by her side. Born January 22, 1937 and was a member of Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church. Her favorite thing to do was to go to church, she went three or four times a week. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Ike and Mary Cobb; sisters; Gladys and Mary; ex-husband, Hershel Bilyeu; husband, Wendell English; step-son Tony Bilyeu; sons, Thomas and Richard.
Survivors include her children, Brenda (Wally) Bilyeu, Janice Francis, Loria DeArmond, Steven (Julie) Bilyeu, Gaila (Mike) Adams; thirteen grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; sister, Betty Hale.
Funeral services will be Sunday, September 20, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City with Bro. Ryan Miller officiating. Burial will be in Graham Hill Cemetery . Visitation will be held Sunday, September 20, 2020 from 12:00-2:00p.m. Family and Friends who are attending the visitation or funeral service are asked to wear a face mask for the safety of all those in attendance, in accordance with the governor’s mandate. In compliance with health and public safety directives, capacity will be limited in accordance with state guidelines. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.
