There are two accepted forms for possessive singular nouns ending in s:
Add an apostrophe (') after the existing s at the end of the Word: Bess'
Add an apostrophe s ('s) after the existing s at the end of the Word: Bess's
Examples:
The cookies are made from Aunt Bess' recipe.
The cookies are made from Aunt Bess's recipe.
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