OWENS - Bessie "Pookie" of Passaic, NJ. Departed this life on Wednesday, March 16, 2005. Beloved mother of Ivory Witherspoon, III and Kenya A. Witherspoon. Great grandmother of Javary Witherspoon. Godmother of Aaron Reynolds. Devoted friend of Barbara Brown, Charlotte, Oscar, and Carrie Walker. Also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Services Tuesday, March 22, 2005 12 Noon at Union Baptist Church, 221 Myrtle Ave. Passaic. Final Disposition, Laurel Grove Crematory. Friends may visit Tuesday 11-12 Noon at the Church. Arrangement by: Carnie P. Bragg Funeral Home, Inc., 143 Myrtle Avenue, Passaic. To send condolences and for directions please visit www.braggfuneralhome.com.