Mrs. Wakefield was born Bessie E. Whittecar on February 14, 1912 at Salina. She was a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Thomas Wakefield, Sr. in 1989; and a son, Earl Thomas "Bud" Wakefield, Jr. in 1994.

Survivors include a son, David Wakefield of Salina; a daughter, Carolyn Goff of Salina; a sister, Jean Ellen Anstey of Phoenix, AZ; seven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Roselawn Memorial Park, Salina with Rev. Ken Macormic and Rev. Darrel Boyd officiating.

Memorials may be made to Salina Heights Christian Church or to the Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center, Salina.