Bessie Ellen Leftwich age 96, passed away at her residence on Saturday, September 12, 2020.  Mrs. Leftwich was born November 3, 1923 in Carrie, Virginia, the daughter of Flora Kiser. She was of the Christian faith for over 70 years and a member of Ramey Flatts Church.  Mrs. Leftwich was a loving mother, grandmother and she loved to quilt. She was known as Granny to all.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Flora Kiser; husband Clinton Leftwich; four children, Elmer Leftwich, Lewis Leftwich, Timothy Leftwich and Jean Hensley; her brothers, Shaylor Kiser, Slemp Kiser and Tony Kiser; sisters Novia Shook and Alpha Elizabeth Phillips, three grandchildren.

Survivors include 2 sons, Ellis Leftwich and Joann of Nora, Earl Leftwich and Tina of Nora; 2 daughters, Emma Austin of Dante and Wilma Kiser of Nora; 10 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, 6 great-great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Family will receive friends, Monday, September 14, 2020 at 6 pm, in the Clintwood Funeral Home Chapel, with a service to follow at 7 pm.  Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 15 ^th at 11 am, at the funeral home, with Darrell Milgrim and James Moore officiating. Burial will follow at the Kiser-Leftwich Cemetery, Counts Ridge, Dante.  Pallbearers will be grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Honorary pallbearers are Herman Bailey, Bill Bailey, Bill Knoskie, Randall Smith, Jeff Yates, Gary Willis, Sammy Austin, Gleason Austin, Jack Taylor. Foy Neece, Ray Neece, Tam Hill and Butch Lambert.