Sally Beatrice Gossett (Randolph) Bidwell

Sally Beatrice Gossett Bidwell, longtime resident of McMinn County, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024. Sally is of the Baptist faith and is a member of Mt. Harmony Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents: Fred and Geraldonna Cagle Randolph, her first husband of 39 years: Ernie Vernon Gossett, a son: Terry Tuell, a sister: Dottie Miller, and brothers: Leon Randolph, Willy Randolph, James Randolph, and Charles Randolph.

Sally is survived by her husband: Clifford Bidwell, daughters: Carrie Rutledge (Jim), Laroda Sholtz (Jerry Lee), Nancy Waldrop (Randall “Candy Man”), Dixie Ashburne, Penny Gossett, sons: Rodney Gossett, Ferlin Gossett (Tonya), Eddie Gossett, Richard Gossett, 23 grandchildren, 54 great-grandchildren, and brothers: Harry Randolph, and Tim Randolph.

At Sally’s request, there will be no formal services.

Ziegler Funeral Home has been entrusted with serving the family of Sally Beatrice Gossett Bidwell.