Bessie Thomas Newvine joined her parents Louis and Louise Thomas and her five brothers, Eddie, Abe, Mike, Richard, and Leonard when she passed away quietly at her home in Syracuse with her devoted daughter at her side. She is survived by her children Pam, Butch, Penny, Jamie, and Curt, and two grandchildren Kyle and Jess and a lot of nieces and nephews.

Bessie was born in St. Regis Village (Kanatakon) and attended St. Regis Village School. Private services were held for Bessie Thomas Newvine.