Bessie Lee Olds, age 84, passed away early Tuesday morning, September 17, 2013 at the Golden Living Center in Wellington, KS. She worked as a cook at the Wellington High School for 16 years and retired in 1989.

Bessie Lee Olds was born on April 17, 1929 in Cherryvale, KS to Cassious B. Lain and Elizabeth A. A. (Thompson) Lain.

Bessie married Harry O. Olds on March 4, 1948 in Cherryvale, KS. They moved to Wellington in 1956.

She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren and quilting.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harry; and two brothers.

Survivors include one son, Terry Olds and his wife Kim of Wichita, KS, two daughters, Georgia Hauf of Bentonville, AR and Vicki Brown and her husband Jake of Wellington, KS; six grandchildren, Lori Cottrell, Derek Hauf, Richie Brown, Travis Brown, Jarrod Brown and Dustin Brown; 14 great grandchildren; and three great great grandchildren.

Private Family Services will be held at a later date.

Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Monday, September 23, 2013 from 1:00 – 8:00 P.M. The family will be present to greet friends from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M.

A memorial has been established with the Avenue of Flags in lieu of flowers. Contributions can be left at the funeral home.

Frank Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.