Bessie Clara Meyer, 101, died Sunday, Dec. 8, 1991, at the Ratliff Nursing Home in Cape Girardeau.

She was born Feb. 4, 1890, in Ste. Genevieve. She married William L. Meyer. He preceded her in death in 1963. She is of the Methodist faith.

Surviving is one son, Col. William S. Meyer of Bellefontain, Ohio.

Graveside service will be held Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Jimmy Dace officiating.