The Whitehall Ledger - Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana

Bessie Lee Buie, 88, of Missoula passed away from Alzheimer's Thursday, July 1, 2021 at BeeHive Homes. She was born October 29, 1932, in Regina, New Mexico, the daughter of the late Elward and Lena Latham.

Bessie was born and raised in Regina, and married James Buie on May 26, 1950. They eventually moved to Montana and lived the majority of their lives in Cardwell. Bessie worked several years making pottery at Clays and Calico in Cardwell. Bessie enjoyed being a homemaker and baking was one of her favorite past times. Her cinnamon rolls, homemade bread, and fudge were the best.

Bessie was p...