Center Barnstead, NH

Bessie Mae Garcia, age 85, of Ridge Road in Center Barnstead, died unexpectedly, October 4, 2021 at Concord Hospital, of natural cause.

Born January 8, 1936 in Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania, daughter of Paul Jinkner and Jennie (Patterson) Allen, she resided in Center Barnstead, NH for forty years.

A loving homemaker and mother, she loved spending time with her family, she enjoyed playing Bingo and Cribbage with her friends at the Pittsfield Senior Center, where she also volunteered with Meals on Wheels. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting and was a NASCAR fan.

Widow of the late Raymond Garcia, who died in 2007, she is survived by her daughter Diane & husband Wayne Dow, stepdaughter Janet & husband Dan Danek, daughter in law Cheryl Beard, stepson Richard Garcia, Grandchildren: Amanda Dow, Taryn Allard, Christopher & Matthew Danek, Ryan Dow and wife Collene, Nicholas Dow, Jessica Tait, Jennifer Garcia, Jason Brooks, & Caitlin Evans, great grandchildren: Brian Dow, Kayla Ferland, Ashlynn Dow, Nevaeh Dow, Landon Tait, Chaz Brooks, Isaac Brooks, & Jade Evans, niece Jaymee Johnston, also many dear friends.  Predeceased by her son Russell Beard.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at her home, 82 Ridge Road in Center Barnstead, NH from 12Noon to 4pm, family and friends are welcome.  Cremation care by Peaslee Funeral Home, to express condolences, please visit: www.peasleefuneralhome.com