Family Group Sheet
NameJohn Wesley Kiser
SpouseBessie Jean Fraley
Birth8 Mar 1922, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death20 Sep 2005, Lake Worth, Palm Beach Co., Florida
FatherCharles Wilson Fraley (1886-)
MotherCora Johnson (1884-1942)
Notes for Bessie Jean Fraley
The Kentucky birth index lists Bessie Fraley, born 8 Mar 1922 in Rowan Co., mother’s maiden name Cora Johnson.
The SSDI lists Bessie J. Kiser, born 8 Mar 1922, died 20 Sep 2005, last residence Lake Worth, Palm Beach Co., Florida, SSN issued in Indiana before 1951.
Her obituary in the Indianapolis Star and Marion Chronicle-Tribune reported:
“Bessie Jean Fraley Kiser 83, Greenacres, Florida, died September 20, 2005. She was born March 8, 1922 in Moorehead, Kentucky to Charles Wilson and Cora (Johnson) Fraley. Bessie was a wonderful caregiver to all of her family and friends her entire life. She enjoyed life and helping others. Bessie was the widow of John Wesley Kiser. She was also preceded in death by four brothers; three half-brothers and three half-sisters. She is survived by her loving family and friends: daughter and son-in-law Phyllis Jean and Jack I. Arenson, Wellington, FL; grandsons Rodney R. Kirkbride and Cody R. Kirkbride; granddaughter-in-law Angelina Kirkbride; great-grandson Trevor, Dion, Nicholas and Mason Kirkbride; several nieces and nephews; friend and companion Mike Lilly. Arrangements by Carlisle & Son Funeral Chapel, Mooresville. Burial will be private in Mooresville Cemetery.”
The SSDI lists Bessie J. Kiser, born 8 Mar 1922, died 20 Sep 2005, last residence Lake Worth, Palm Beach Co., Florida, SSN issued in Indiana before 1951.
Her obituary in the Indianapolis Star and Marion Chronicle-Tribune reported:
“Bessie Jean Fraley Kiser 83, Greenacres, Florida, died September 20, 2005. She was born March 8, 1922 in Moorehead, Kentucky to Charles Wilson and Cora (Johnson) Fraley. Bessie was a wonderful caregiver to all of her family and friends her entire life. She enjoyed life and helping others. Bessie was the widow of John Wesley Kiser. She was also preceded in death by four brothers; three half-brothers and three half-sisters. She is survived by her loving family and friends: daughter and son-in-law Phyllis Jean and Jack I. Arenson, Wellington, FL; grandsons Rodney R. Kirkbride and Cody R. Kirkbride; granddaughter-in-law Angelina Kirkbride; great-grandson Trevor, Dion, Nicholas and Mason Kirkbride; several nieces and nephews; friend and companion Mike Lilly. Arrangements by Carlisle & Son Funeral Chapel, Mooresville. Burial will be private in Mooresville Cemetery.”
