Bessie Margaret Dalrymple Runyan, 89, of Gravette, AR, passed away on May 11, 2023, after a year and half battle with cancer. She was born on August 9, 1933 in Gravette, AR, to Floyd Dalrymple and Margaret Oleta Dalrymple (Anderson).

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Denise Johnson.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 72 years and 9 months, Don; daughters, Donna Kay of Albuquerque NM, Karen (John) Kidney of Vermillion SD, and Sandy (Mark) Tillwick of Omaha NE; son-in-law, Keith Johnson of Merriam KS; grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., at the Bella Vista Funeral Home, 2258 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, AR 72715. Pastor Jack Deaton will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, please donate in Bessie's memory to Circle of Life Hospice, 1201 NE Legacy Parkway, Bentonville, AR 72712 or Billy V. Hall Senior Activity Center, P.O. Box 1648, Gravette, AR 72736.

Arrangements are under the direction of Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory.  On-line condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com.