A funeral service for Bessie M. Wolford, 101, of Blue Grass, will be held at noon on Wednesday, June 20 (today), in the Runge Mortuary Chapel, Davenport. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service on Wednesday at the mortuary. Burial will be in the Lone Tree Cemetery.
Mrs. Wolford died Thursday, June 14, 2018, at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf.
Bessie Dvorak was born Sept. 12, 1916, in rural Columbus Junction, the daughter of James and Rosa (Florang) Dvorak.
She married Bryce Wolford on Feb. 13, 1941, at her parents’ home in Lone Tree. He preceded her in death.
She was a homemaker.
She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Davenport, where she volunteered for many years in various tasks. She also worked for many years with the Girl Scouts.
Her hobbies were gardening and baking.
Survivors include her daughters, Lorna (Mark) Christen, Iowa City, and Lois (Michael) Alger, Blue Grass; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her brothers, James and Johnnie Dvorak.
Memorials may be made to the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House or Grace United Methodist Church.
Online condolences may be made at www.rungemortuary.com.