Bessie Louise Mosley, 96, of Jacksonville died early Monday Jan. 1, 1996, at Passavant Hospital. She was born Sept. 25, 1899, in rural Franklin, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Mosley.

She is survived by one son, Paul H. (wife, Jackie) Mosley of Springfield, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.

Ms. Mosley farmed in the Franklin area and had attended the Union Baptist Church in Pisgah.

A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at Williamson Funeral Home with burial in Union Cemetery in Pisgah. Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to services. Memorials are suggested to the donor's choice.