Contessa "Tess" Dee Besaw, 40, of Hedgesville, WV passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2014.

Born December 25, 1973 in Baltimore, MD she is the daughter of Evageline Driscoll Tipton and husband, James of Limestone, TN and the late Ralph Walter Vanorsdale, Sr.

In addition to her mother and step-father, she is survived her husband, Roger Lee Besaw, Jr.; one son, Donovan Vanorsdale; two daughters, Roxey Logan Besaw and Jaiden Ethel Mae Besaw; one brother, Ralph Walter Vanorsdale, Jr.; and one sister, Dawn Michelle Ray.

Funeral service Saturday, August 23, 2014 at 1:00PM at the Brown Funeral Home with Pastor Jack Rudy officiating.

Interment will be private.

Family will receive friends one hour prior to services on Saturday from 12:00 Noon until 1:00PM.