Background
Bess, Olean was born on February 23, 1934 in Florence, South Carolina, United States. Daughter of Yankey and Mary Jane Baker.
Bess, Olean was born on February 23, 1934 in Florence, South Carolina, United States. Daughter of Yankey and Mary Jane Baker.
Bachelor in Liberal Arts, College New Rochelle, 1988. Master of Divinity, New York Theological Seminary, 1992. Doctor of Divinity, United Theological Seminary, 1995.
Bookkeeper Paintset Fashions, New York City, 1960-1971. Office manager Rug Hold Inc., 1971-1992. Substitute teacher Public School #176, Laurlton, New York, since 1992.
Part-time counselor New York Hospital Rickers Island Jail, New York City and Elmont, New York, since 1992, King Harbor Nursing Home, Bronx, since 1992.
Married Willie Bess, September 13, 1953 (deceased September 1988). Children: Barbara, Sandra.