Bessie Pauline Barringer, 93 years of age, of Gold Hill, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2013 at her home. Bessie was born June 17, 1920 in Stanly County to the late Charlie and Eva Barringer. The funeral service officiated by Rev. Kathy Bryant will be at 4:00 PM, Monday, December 16, 2013 at Matton's Grove United Methodist Church in Gold Hill. The body will lie in state 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial will follow at a later date. She is survived by special friends, Cindy Aldridge and Teresa Misenheimer. Memorials may be made to Wheelin' Sportsman Hunt, NWTF, C/O Matt Barringer, PO Box 456, Richfield, NC 28137. Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Barringer family. Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com