Bess Nix Bentley

Bess Nix Bentley, 92, of Thorsby died Thursday, February 11, 2016 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster. She was born on Thursday, October 18, 1923 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late Fabian D. Nix and the late Gladys Watkins Nix. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are her Daughter, Mrs. Rebecca B. Gallups of Gulf Shores, AL; Grandsons, Mr. Stacy Finley of Gulf Shores, AL, Mr. Clay (Julie) Bentley of Thorsby, AL, Mr. Shane (Tina) Finley of Diamondhead, MS; Granddaughter, Mrs. Susan (J.R.) Anderson of Summerdale, AZ; 9 Great-Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her Husband, Mr. Sam Bentley; Daughter, Ms. Susan Bentley; Son, Mr. Tom Bentley; Daughter-in-Law, Mrs. Carole Bentley; Son-in-Law, Mr. Mark Gallups; Granddaughter-in-Law, Mrs. Kelley Finley; Father, Mr. Dudley Nix; Mother, Mrs. Gladys Nix. Friends will be received from 5-7 p.m., Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Martin Funeral Home. Services will be held Sunday, February 14, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. at Thorsby First Baptist Church with Rev. Marc Hodges officiating. Interment will follow in Thorsby Memorial Gardens, Thorsby, AL. In lieu of flowers, please donate to First Baptist Church of Thorsby: 234 Summit St, Thorsby, AL 35171. Martin Funeral Home directing. You may leave online condolences for the family on the guest registry at our website. www.martinfuneralhomeinc.com