Bessie Cannon

We regretfully announce the passing of Bessie May Cannon (Robinson) of Springtown, Texas on November 4, 2023. Bessie was surrounded by her family and passed away peacefully.
Our Granny, Bessie M. Cannon, was one of the strongest, most courageous, kind women to ever walk this earth and our family was blessed to have her as the head of our family. Bessie May Robinson was born November 1, 1936, in Veal Station to James E. Robinson and Annie S. Woody; she was 1 of 7 kids. Bessie graduated from Azle High School in 1954 and was named FFA Sweetheart. In 1957, she met and married James W. Cannon and together they went on to have 4 children but raised seven. She was a long time member of Oak Tree Baptist Church of Poolville. Bessie Cannon was a wonderful and loving mother and grandmother who gave her all to her family. We will never be able to fill the space she left behind.
Bessie was preceded in death by her husband James W. Cannon, her parents James E. Robinson and Annie S.Woody. Also preceding her in death were her siblings, Jimmie Robinson, Robbie Jack Robinson, Reanell Dudley, and Maureen White as well as her beloved daughter in law, Janet K Cannon. Bessie Cannon is survived by her sister Lorean and husband Buddy Burton of Rendon and brother Billie Robinson of Granbury. Her children: J.V. Cannon, Johnny Cannon and wife, Carla, all of Poolville. Robert Cannon and wife, Shelly of Springtown and Kim Bales and husband, David of Poolville. 13 grandchildren; Charlie and Mike Fratus of Cassville, MO, Tanya & Gene Bohannan of Godley, Jeremy and Jessica Cannon of Poolville, Cody and LaRae Cannon of Poolville, Brandon and Deanna Mills of Fort Worth, Candice and Derek Adams of Poolville, Taylor Cannon of Mascota, Mexico, J. R. Berry of DeLeon, Corey Cannon of Springtown, Kyle and Reagan Berry of Abilene, Tabitha Price of Weatherford, Elizabeth and Kelsey Wylie of Brock and Caleb and Cara Cannon of Dallas. Also her 22 great-grandchildren: Hayden, Hallie, Colton, Kenzie, Keegan, Lillianna, Aiden, Lady, Aubree, Wyatt, Cannon, Brett, Randy (RJ), Ryan, Allie, Pistol, Wylie, Tatum, Sadie Jo, Bailey May, Branham & McKenna as well as many nieces and nephews and other loving family members and friends.