Memorial Resolution for Bessie L. Caver
WHEREAS, It is with great sadness that the members of this Chamber learn of the unfortunate departure of Bessie L. Caver on March 15, 2018; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed body has been notified of her passing by the Honorable Emma Mitts, Alderman of the 37th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Bessie was born on July 4, 1946, to the loving union of Maggie and Cecil Henderson; and
WHEREAS, Bessie graduated from W.B. Doby High School in Titus, Alabama; and
WHEREAS, When she moved to Chicago, Illinois, Bessie met the love of her life, Leroy Caver, Sr. The two were joined in holy matrimony on December 26,1968; and
WHEREAS, Bessie dedicated her life to Christ. She first attended Grace Memorial Baptist Church and then Bethel Green, both in Chicago, Illinois. She faithfully served as an usher for forty years for both churches; and
WHEREAS, Bessie was a beloved mother figure for all of the children in her family as well as her coworkers. After attending Austin Beauty School, she worked for Clay's Beauty Salon until her retirement; and
WHEREAS, She leaves for her legacy: sons, Andre L. (Karen) Caver of Minneapolis, Minnesota and Leroy Caver, Jr., of Chicago, Illinois; daughters, Chelsea Ann (Marvin) McClinton of Chicago, Illinois and Jennifer Renee of Iowa City, Iowa; grandchildren, Jessica Mary (Andrew) of Beach Park, Illinois, Xavier Kwame, James Amos IV, Antonio, Delisa, Willie, Danielle, Cheyenne, Destiny and Cherokee, all of Chicago, Illinois; brothers, James Otis (Eva) Ware of Kissimee, Florida and Ernest (Maxine) Ware of Chicago, Illinois; close friend, Diane Griffin; childhood friend on the South Side of Chicago, Diane Foster; and a host of nieces, nephews, great-grandchildren, family and close friends; and
WHEREAS, Her memory will live on through those who loved her as they remember her kindness and her spirit; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and the members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, gathered here this eighteen...
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