Bessie Lena Corbin, 91, of Oaksville, Maryland made her heavenly transition on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at Manokin Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Princess Anne, Maryland. Born April 8, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Littleton King, Sr. and Sarah Dorman-King.
She is survived by four sons; Thomas Corbin, Sr., Russell Corbin, Sr., Ronald Corbin, Sr. (Dorothy) and Reginald Corbin, Sr.; three daughters, Linda Woolford (Stephen), Colleen Slade and Gail Corbin; 22 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren; three brothers, Littleton King, Jr. (Wanda), J. Thomas Tilghman and Norman Tilghman (Patricia); two sisters, Barbara Leatherbury and Evelyn Christy and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and other family and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Sylvester Corbin; one son, Cornell Corbin, Sr.; one brother, Leon Tilghman, Sr.; two sisters, Mary Fields and Bertha Worthy.
A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Mount Carmel Baptist Church, 30683 Hampden Avenue, Princess Anne with a viewing one hour prior. A viewing will also be held 5:00 PM-8:00 PM Friday, October 20, 2023 at Saint Marks United Methodist Church, 32256 Perry Hawkin Road Princess Anne.
Interment will be at Oaksville Community Cemetery.
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To the Family you have our deepest sympathy. You have precious memories, Miss Bessie was a precious gem, kind, loving and giving to everyone she came in contact with. You are going to miss her but she is resting in the arms of Jesus she is safe in his arms. To be absent from the body and be present with the Lord is a blessed assurance!
Fond Memories of Mrs. Bessie. From our families growing up together through the years, starting with her generation into her grandchildrens generation. Sending condolences on behalf of her classmate Etta E. Holden and the remainder of the Holden and extended families.
Sending my prayers, love and condolences to the Corbin family as you navigate through this difficult time. Praying that you find strength and comfort that only God can provide!!!
From The Collins family
Fond Memories of Mrs. Bessie Corbin. Her Family & Ours, Have Grow Up Together For 3 Generations. Heartfelt Condolences From Her Classmate Etta E. Holden & Family.
Mrs. Bessie was a wonderful person. She had a beautiful smile and a loving heart. I will treasure my memories of talking with her at my cousin’s beauty salon. My sincere prayers and condolences go out her family and friends. She will TRULY be missed.♥️🙏.
I am deeply sorry to hear about your recent loss. May you find peace in your pain and comfort in your grief. Wishing you many happy memories of your mom!! I loved to hear Bessie sing w the church choir!!
To the Corbin family,
I am sending my condolences, and prayers to the Corbin Family during this difficult time. Loosing a love one is never easy but the fond memories will get you all through these days and months to come. I will cherish my time with Mrs. Bessie always. Such a precious gem!
I am sending my continuous prayers and support to the entire family. Ms Bessie was such a beautiful soul and had such a wonderful spirit.
Cousin Bessie and I have been rocking and rolling since 1992. When I lost my mother, Cousin Bessie took me under her wings. I hung out with her on Sundays after church. She cooked Sunday dinner and made some delicious pretzel salad. We worked together for years at Princess Anne McDonald’s. Cousin Bessie worked as my Foster Grandparent at the Princess Anne Head Start Center. She kept my son Jermaine cracking up laughing. Speaking her mind was what she did best. Love you much Cousin Bessie. So glad God allowed you to be a part of my life. Rest-In-Peace.
Fond memories of Mrs Bessie in our early growing up years.Condolenes to the family from Norma Jones Boston and family.
Sending my condolences and prayers to Colleen and the entire family. May His peace be with you and give you the strength and comfort to move forward today and in the days to come. A precious heart that will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her, has gone to be with the Father. Resting from her labor on this earth.
Sending love and light to the famiky. Cousin Bessie was a pillar in the community and she always had a smike or kind word.
Sending love and light to the family. Cousin Bessie always had a smile or kind word. Hold on to your faith, praying for all of you.
Sending my condolences to the Corbin family. Praying that God will strengthen and comfort you all.🙏🏾
Our condolences to the family.Sending prayers and love to you all.
Sending love and prayers to the family cousin Bessie was a wonderful woman with a beautiful smile grew up watching and listening to her sing with the Voices of St. Mark’s when I was little she will be so missed but not forgotten.
Sending love and comfort thru this hard time.
My prayers for peace and strength to the family.
Love 💞 Catherine Jackson
My prayers and deepest condolences goes out to the family.Ms.Bessie was a sweetheart.When i went to St Marks I would always go and give her hugs.🙏🏾🙏🏾
To the family, time heals all and the God we serve has you covered through the entire time. The legacy cousin Bessie leaves will illuminate through times end. Great woman of God and faithful to his word. As you continue to process remember the folks around you love you. My prayers are without cease, my love is deep, and my availability is yours God’s blessings upon you all.
Praise the Lord for an Awesome Mother. God says, He will not Leave You Comfortless. Love to the Family.
My sincerest condolences to the family of sweet cousin Bessie! I feel your loss and am praying for your peace. Remember all the wonderful times with her and all the deposits she made into each of you! Carry on and honor her in your living! We love you and are here if you need us. Be well and be encouraged.