FERRISBURGH — Bessie A. Sessions, a longtime resident of Ferrisburgh, Vt., passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home with her daughters by her side Dec. 13, 2025.

Bessie was born Feb. 3, 1940, in Burlington, Vt., and raised on Roads End Farm in Panton, Vt., the daughter of Dean and Alberta (Sprague) Jackson. She graduated from Vergennes High School and UVM with a B.S. in Home Economics Education.

Bessie was predeceased by her husband, Wendell H. Sessions, her parents, and nephew Eric. She is survived by her very special twin daughters, Sarah and Betsey; sister Janice Jackson; brothers Roger and Richard (Jeanne) Jackson; nephew Stephen (Dianne) Jackson; and great nephew and nieces Andrew, Kristine, Anne and Maddy.

In keeping with her wishes there will be a private service at a later date.

The family wishes to express their heartfelt and sincere thanks to the staff of the Addison County Home Health & Hospice for the care and compassion they gave Bessie.

Those who wish may make contributions in her memory to the Addison County Home Health & Hospice through the office of Devlin Funeral Home 332 North Street, Bennington, Vermont 05201

Arrangements are in the care of Devlin Funeral Home, Bennington, VT. Those wishing to express online condolences, please visit devlinfuneralhomevt.com. ◊