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1913 - 2005
 MARY rOWLEY HESSON, 91, lovingly known as "MeMe" passed away, Tuesday, March 29, 2005 at her residence. Mrs. Hesson was owner of Hesson Dance Studio for 70 years. She gave many years of volunteer services, offering dancing instruction to the underprivileged. The light of her life was her family, special friends and dance. Mrs. Hesson was born June 2, 1913, Rochester, Minnesota, a daughter of the late Dr. Walter N. and Vivian Fitch Rowley. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, April 2, 2005, at HENSON MORTUARY with burial to follow in Ridgelawn Memorial Park, Huntington. She was preceded in addition to her parents by her husband James L. Hesson and sister Jeanne Rowley Huggins. Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Mary Hesson File and Peter File, D.O.; nieces Candy and her husband Roger Lewis, Pam Clary, granddaughter Katherine File; grand-nieces and nephews, Michele and Xiad-En Fang, Becky and Chuck Curry, Danny and Shawnee Lewis, Shawn Clary, Beth and Carrie Lewis; great-grandnieces and nephews- Carrissa, Justin and Patick Fang, Haley, Taylor and Chase Curry, Brenden Lewis; special friends, Judy and Lee Olson, Stacy Smith, Tracy Smith, Laura, Kyela, and Bryton Leadman. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 1, 2005, HENSON MORTUARY, PEA RIDGE. Condlolence can be sent to family at www.timeformemory.com/henson |
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There are currently 18 condolences.
Martha Byrd Bidal
Thursday April 7, 2005 at
11:52 PM
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Dear Hesson Family:
Please accept my most sincere condolences. Mrs. Hesson was my dance teacher in the late 1960's and early 1970's. I have so many fond memories of Saturday morning dance classes, and going over to Hesson Drug to get the water jug filled. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Becky (Phillips) Payne
Thursday April 7, 2005 at
8:42 PM
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Today is April 7. I just saw MeMe's obituary online. You know, I just expected her to keep on being there forever, I guess. She will always be here forever in my memory as are you, Mary; and you, Pam; and you, Candy. You were all such an essential part of my childhood that I can't ever think of being young without thinking of dancing in the little studio in the alley; Momma playing the piano; Jeanne and Mary instructing, alternately; running to that little store to get snacks and pop when someone else's class was up.
The world will not be the same without Mary. I wish I had known. I would have been there to give her my respect and honor. She was precious, kind, dear, loving, giving. There will never be another like her. Her influence will go on in countless other of her students who, like me, loved and revered her.
God bless you all. Please let me know how you are doing. Love, Becky
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Sandra Kenney
Wednesday April 6, 2005 at
4:09 PM
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Very sorry to hear of your loss. I took dancing lessons from Mary in the 50's while living as a child in Huntington. My mother kwew Mary Hesson, although my mother passed away in 1975. My maiden name was Clendenning, my mothers maiden name Irene Rollyson. I will say a prayer for your family. Thank you/
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Melissa Meadows McGuffin
Monday April 4, 2005 at
10:11 AM
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Our prayers are with you and your family. I had my first dance recital in 1978 with Mrs. Hesson and have continued with the art of dance into the present. May God give you strength through this tough time.
Melissa Meadows McGuffin
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Jeanette Rowsey
Sunday April 3, 2005 at
8:35 PM
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So sorry to hear about Mrs. Hesson's passing. As a recent member of the dance class "family" I have enjoyed the past three years in the acquaintance of this lovely and gracious lady. Pea Ridge will not be the same without her.
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Pam Barnhart Urban
Saturday April 2, 2005 at
10:39 PM
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Little Mary,
I was so sorry to hear about Big Mary. I can still remember the many Saturdays spent in the studio years ago. Big Mary was a big influence on me.
Pam Barnhart Urban
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Cheri and Melissa Christian
Friday April 1, 2005 at
10:07 PM
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So very sorry to hear about the families great loss. Mary was such a wonderful lady, and dance teacher. Melissa was one of her students in 1982, and loved her very dearly. She touched a lot of young hearts as well as old, she will be sadly missed.
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Mary, Stacy and Joselyn Meadows
Friday April 1, 2005 at
8:40 PM
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Mary was a wonderful influence on my daughters. A kind and gentle lady, I always appreciated her desire for teaching the girls "the love of the dance", not a big emphasis on perfection. As a result, they still love to dance and have fond memories of their years at the Hesson Dance Studio. I'm grateful that we chose her to be our teacher. She was quite a lady!
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Johnny Hines
Friday April 1, 2005 at
5:43 PM
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Hey Little Mary
Read with much sadness today of your mother's passing. Even though we live in Beaufort SC I read the Herald Dispatch on line. Your mom and dad meant so much to me as I grew up on 29th St and later while attendding Marshall. Your dad was one hellova influence on me. This has provided me strength throughout the years. The best of everything to you and yours and may God bless
Love
John Hines & Family
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Valorie Browning Skidmore
Friday April 1, 2005 at
12:49 PM
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Mary,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Your mother was such a kind and gracious woman. I have often thought of you and your family, remembering many good things.
Valorie
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Jennifer Wells former dance student
Friday April 1, 2005 at
10:24 AM
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She is dancing in Heaven with the Angels. God Bless.
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Loberta Adkins Jude
Friday April 1, 2005 at
8:03 AM
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Mary,
I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I did not know her but know what it is like to lose a mother. I'm not sure you remember me but we were in Job's Daughters in Barboursville for a while. I graduated in 1966. My love and prayers are with you and your family.
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Michelle Shaver Heiner
Friday April 1, 2005 at
1:20 AM
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Dear Hesson Family,
I never knew your loved one, Mrs. Hesson, personally. However, I have known her by name throughout my life. I am moved to send this message because Mrs. Hesson and I (actually my Mother, Sister and I)share a passion for dance. I just want to say how much I appreciate her lifetime of devotion and commitment to the young people of our community by sharing her love of dance instruction. Having expierenced the loss of my Grandmother in October of 2004, please know that my thoughts are with your family at this difficult time. Sincerely, Michelle Shaver Heiner
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Gayatri Chandran Manoharan
Thursday March 31, 2005 at
10:59 PM
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Dear Hesson Family, my heart goes out to our beloved Mrs. Hesson. I often think of the great memories and time I had learning and growing as a proud member of the Hesson Dance Studio. I came home to Huntington the weekend before her passing and Divya Abraham asked if she could borrow my jazz shoes. I immediately brought them to her. She was surprised at how quickly I could find my dance items since my last recital was in 1997. I told her I have ALL my dance costumes, clothes, and shoes since the first day I started dancing with Mrs. Hesson, Stacy, Judy, Becky, and Beth at the age of six. Mrs. Hesson was a kind, loving person and will continue to be an inspiration to those who were blessed by her presence. Please accept my condolences to family and friends.
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Ann Ramella Shy
Thursday March 31, 2005 at
5:55 PM
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Dear Mary, Candy and family,
I was so sorry to hear about Meme. It has been a number of years since I have seen her but I hold many fond memories growing up around her and the dance studio. I will keep her and all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Love always,
Ann
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Sandy and Cassie Hogsett
Thursday March 31, 2005 at
4:33 PM
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We are so sorry for your loss, Cassie was a dance student of Hesson's Dance Studio.
You and your family will be in our prayers.
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Nikki Johnson Simpkins
Thursday March 31, 2005 at
10:12 AM
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I am so sorry for your loss. Meme was like my family. She will be greatly missed.
Love,
Nikki
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Judy Robertson Jordan
Thursday March 31, 2005 at
10:01 AM
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Dear Mary and Family, I saw about your mom today in the HD online. My mother was "Kewpie" Robertson. She and Mary were High School Reunion buddies and went to the reunions a lot. My mother passed on 9/9/99. I am so sorry to hear about your mother. Love and Prayers, Judy Jordan
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