Bessie Mae Haynes Gilmore was born March 2, 1933 to the late John Henry and Julia B. Haynes in Oglethorpe County, Georgia. She departed this earthly life on Saturday, March 18, 2023. She was also preceded in death by her four siblings, brothers Charles, Robert and Johnny Haynes, sister Susan Bacon. Bessie Mae joined the East Friendship Baptist Church at an early age. After retiring from Wilkins Industries (Sewing Plant), she became a caregiver through the Athens Community Council on Aging's Senior Companion program. A job she held dear to her heart. These traits as a caregiver continued after leaving her home due to illness. Bessie Mae entered Pruitt Athens Heritage as a resident, but she looked out for her beloved roommate as if hired to do so. Bessie Mae (affectionately called Auntee Bessie) did not have children of her own, but she loved and babysat her nieces and nephews then great nieces and nephews. She would also irritate the neighbors, because she fed the stray cats and dogs coming across her yard. Auntee Bessie leaves cherished memories to her beloved nieces and nephews, neighbors, and nursing staff at the Nursing Home.