Bessie Martin Caperton was born November 21, 1944 to the late Henry and Dexter “Lil Mama” Goolsby Martin. She was united in marriage to Frank David Caperton on August 17, 1963. These two were blessed with two children, Paul and Violet. Mr. Caperton preceded her in death on January 19, 2017. She loved spending time with her family, especially kids, grandkids, and great grandkids. When she and her husband were able she enjoyed nothing more than them working side by side at the Collinwood Church of God, the same congregation where they were able to exemplify their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. She enjoyed quiet moments spent at home, watching the animals especially the rooster. She was especially fond of the Game Show Network and would watch it often. Mrs. Caperton departed this life into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, October 29, 2026 at St. Thomas West in Nashville making her stay in this life 81 years, 11 months, and 7 days.
Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Paul Caperton (Dena); Violet Wright both of Iron City, TN; eight grandchildren, Steven Wright (Falen) of Waynesboro, TN; Daniel Caperton (Erin); Monica Bratcher (Joel) both of Iron City, TN; Matthew Wright (Mia) of Waynesboro, TN; Sarah Hall (Wallace) of Lawrenceburg, TN; Nicholas Caperton; Tyler Wright (Hayley) both of St. Joe, TN; Alaya Wright of Iron City, TN; She is also survived by thirteen great grandchildren, Addlynn Caperton, Brody Wright, Peyton Caperton, Corbin Bratcher, Will Wright, Asher Caperton, Raylee Wright, Nolan Wright, Calan Caperton, Ava Bratcher, Baylor Wright, Elsie Wright and John Wright. She was also anxiously awaiting the arrival of her fourteenth great grandchild, Brooks Wright.
In addition to her parents and husband of 53 years, she was preceded in death by a sister, Bertha Landtroop; her son-in-law, Mark Wright and a great grandchild, Malley Wright.
Visitation with the Caperton Family will be on Thursday, October 29, 2026 from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM and again on Friday, October 30, 2026 from 9:00 AM until service time at 12:00 PM
Funeral Services will begin at 12:00 PM on Friday, October 30, 2026 at Collinwood Church of God with Butch Kephart and Nelson Moffet officiating. Interment will follow in the Railroad Cemetery
The family wishes to say a special “thank you” to the wonderful caregivers and friends she was blessed with, Susan Moore, Regina Dixon and Natosha Jackson
