Cherie
I am so sorry for your and hubbys loss of dear Bessie. She sounds like a wonderful friend who will be sorely missed.
I am sure our familys' two shar pei, Brandi and Misty Blue, will be BFF with your Bessie. They were fond of their bandanas too. Must be a girl thing.
Please remember to breathe. It seems hard to do sometimes. You gave her a very loving home and for that she had more comfortable years then expected. Take care.