Bessie E. Inman, 76 of Springfield passed away Friday, January 3, 2014. Bessie retired from the University of Missouri. She was a loving mother and grandmother, who will be truly missed.

Bessie was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Velma Inman; a brother, Paul Inman and a sister, Louise Blow. She is survived by her sons and their wives, David and Pam, Joe and Ida, Mark and Lisa, seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 11, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home Rivermonte Chapel, 4500 S. Lone Pine, Springfield, MO.