McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Ova Dean Bouldin Bess, age 80, was born July 5, 1933 and died December 7, 2013 at Raintree Manor following an extended illness. Retired from Genesco and a member of the Protestant Church, she was the daughter of the late Murphy A. and Ova Lee Hithcock Bouldin, Sr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, H.B. and M.A. Bouldin; and sister, Esther Lee Bess. She is survived by sister, Dola M. Searle of McMinnville; brother, John Bouldin of McMinnville; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 10, 2013 in High's Chapel with John May officiating. Entombment will follow in Gardens of Memory. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Monday and from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service Tuesday at High's.